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Statement 1 : The magnitude of velocity of two boats relative to river is same. Both starts simultaneously from same point on one bank and they may reach opposite bank simultaneously moving along different paths.
Statement 2 : For boats to cross the river in same time.The component of their velocity relative to river in direction normal to flow should be same.

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Statement -1 is false , Statement- 2 is true.
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Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true , Statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1
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Statement-1 is true , Statement-2 is true; Statement-2 is not a correct explanation for statement-1
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Statement -1 is true, Statement-2 is false.
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The correct option is B Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true , Statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1
If component of velocity of boat relative to river is same normal to river flow (as shown in figure) both boats reach other bank simultaneously since this component is responsible for reaching the other bank of the river.

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