Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The temperature contrast between continents and oceans is greater during summer than in winter. Statenient-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?
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(a)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(b)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for 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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