pyq/2024/prelims/3

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Thickness of the troposphere at the equator is much greater as compared to poles.

Statement-II: At the equator, heat is transported to great heights by strong convectional currents.

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

(A) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are

correct and Statement-II explains

Statement-I

(B) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are

correct, but Statement-II does not

explain Statement-I

(C) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II

is incorrect

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

is correct