Consider the following statements: 1. A solar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon. 2. The region of the Earth's shadow where a total solar eclipse is visible is called horizon. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.A solar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon.
2.The region of the Earth’s shadow where a total solar eclipse is visible is called horizon.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanations –

Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight from reaching the Earth. The region where a total solar eclipse is visible is called the path of totality.

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