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Q.Consider th...

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Q.Consider the following statements:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A

1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is B
2 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: Earth receives short-wavelength solar rays and radiates long wavelengths.

Statement 2 is correct: Radio waves transmitted from the earth are reflected back to the earth by the Ionosphere.

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