Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. During a calendar year, the maximum number of lunar eclipse that can occur is 2.
  2. The duration of a lunar eclipse is shorter than that of a solar eclipse.

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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D Correct answer
Explanation

Statement (1) is incorrect. During a calendar year, the maximum number of lunar eclipse that can occur is 4. Statement (2) is also incorrect. The duration of a lunar eclipse is longer than that of a solar eclipse.

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