UPSC Geography The origin and evolution of the earth Question Bank Universe / Sun / Planets / Earth

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    Consider the following two statements, one labelled as the Assertion [A] and other as Reason [R]. Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer by using the code given below:
    Assertion [A]: Comets revolve round the sun only in long elliptical orbit.
    Reason [R]: A comet develops a tail when it gets close to the sun.

    A)  Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

    B)  Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

    C)  A is true, but R is false.

    D)  A is false, but R is true.

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     Comets revolve around the sun only in long elliptical orbit. A comet develops a tail when it gets close to the Sun.


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