Consider the following statements : Statement-I : The atmosphere is heated more by incoming solar radiation…

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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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Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II

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Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

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

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Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

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