Q. .Consider the following statements:
1.Red dwarf stars can be easily seen with the naked eye from Earth.
2.The magnetic field of a planet protects its atmosphere from being eroded by the charged particles blowing in from its star..
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. Red dwarf starsdon’t radiate much light. Hence, it’s very tough to detect them with the naked eye from Earth.

Statement 2 is correct. The magnetic field of a planet protects its atmosphere from being eroded by the charged particles blowing in from its star.

Source: ForumIAS

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