Question

Q. Consider the following statements about the sun:

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

• A.
  1 only
• B.
  3 only
• C.
  1, 2 and 3
• D.
  2 and 3 only

Answer 1

The correct option is B

3 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: Nuclear fusion reaction produces energy in the sun.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Corona is the outermost layer of the sun.

Statement 3 is correct: Sunspots are cooler compared to the surrounding region on the sun that is the reason why they are dark.