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,

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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 ?

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

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(B) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

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

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