Question

Statement 1: Moon is the natural satellite of Earth.

Statement 2: Manmade satellites launched from the Earth to orbit around it, are known as artificial satellites. But, Moon is a naturally occurring celestial body, which revolves around the 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 the Earth, it is the natural satellite of Earth. The satellites which are sent from the Earth by humans are called artificial satellites.