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Statement-1: Moon has no atmosphere.
Statement-2: Due to less gravity moon is unable to retain its atmosphere.

A

Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true, statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1

B

Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true, statement-2 is not a correct explanation for statement-1

C

statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false

D

statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true

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