Question

Statement 1: Moon is a natural satellite of Earth.

Statement 2: Man-made satellites launched from Earth to orbit around it, are known as artificial satellites. But, moon is a naturally occuring celestial body, which revolves around Earth.

• A. Both the statements are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.
• B. Both the statements are true and statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1.
• C. Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false.
• D. Statement 1 is false but statement 2 is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Both the statements are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.

Since Moon is a naturally occurring celestial body, which revolves around Earth, it is a natural satellite of Earth. The satellites which are sent from Earth by humans are called artificial satellites.