Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Halley's comet was last seen in the year 1987.

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Halley's Comet was last seen in 1986, not 1987. It makes predictable appearances every 75-76 years, and its most recent perihelion (closest approach to Sun) was in February 1986. The next appearance is expected in 2061. Therefore the statement is false.

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