pyq/2023/prelims/64

Consider the following statements :

Statement-I: The temperature contrast between continents and oceans is greater during summer than in winter.

Statement-II: The specific heat of water is more than that of land surface.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(A) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and StatementII is the correct explanation for Statement-I

(B) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and StatementII is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

(C) Statement-I is correct but StatementII is incorrect

(D) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct