Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. Meteor showers result from dust trails left by Asteroids.
  2. Galileo Galilei was the first astronomer to use an optical telescope.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Meteor showers are caused by debris left by comets, not asteroids. Galileo was indeed the first to use an optical telescope for systematic astronomical observations.

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