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By considering earth to be non spherical.
STATEMENT -1 : As one moves from equator to the pole of earth, the value of acceleration due to gravity increases.
and
STATEMENT -2 : If earth stops rotating about its own axis, the value of acceleration due to gravity will be same at pole and at equator.

A

Statement 1- 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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C
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