Consider the following statements : Statement-I : The atmos

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Consider the following statements :
Statement-I : The atmosphere is heated more by incoming solar radiation than by terrestrial radiation.
Statement-II : Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are good absorbers of long wave radiation. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?

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A Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and StatementII 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

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