The weight of the body in the polar region of the earth is slightly greater than the other regions of the earth.

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Farther the object is from the centre of earth, lesser will be it's weight. The polar radius of the earth is slightly less than equitorial radius. Hence, the weight of the body at either poles of earth will be more as compared to the equatorial region.

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