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If the Moon is in penumbra region of the Earth's shadow then total lunar eclipse occurs.


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True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B

False


The lunar eclipse occurs on a full moon day when the Earth comes in between Moon and Sun.
If the Moon is in penumbra region then partial lunar eclipse occurs.
If the Moon is in umbra region then total lunar eclipse occurs.
So, the given statement is false.


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