The temperature contrast between continents and oceans upsc prelims 2023

. Consider the following statements:

Statements-I: The temperature contrast between continents and oceans is greater during summer than in winter.

Statements-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?

  1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
  2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
  3. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
  4. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
  1. D

The temperature contrast between continents and oceans is greater during winter than in summer