Consider the following statements regarding a total solar eclipse: Statement I: A total solar eclipse provides a valuable opportunity to study the Sun’s corona from the Earth. Statement II: During a total solar eclipse, the Moon completely blocks the Sun’s bright disc, allowing the relatively faint corona to become visible. Which one of the following is correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding a total solar eclipse:
Statement I: A total solar eclipse provides a valuable opportunity to study the Sun’s corona from the Earth.
Statement II: During a total solar eclipse, the Moon completely blocks the Sun’s bright disc, allowing the relatively faint corona to become visible.
Which one of the following is correct?

[A] Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.

[B] Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I.

[C] Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.

[D] Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: During a total solar eclipse, the Moon comes between the Sun and Earth and completely covers the Sun’s bright disc. This suppresses the intense sunlight and makes the solar corona, including its inner regions, observable from Earth.

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