Why does the moon play a greater role than the sun in causing tides?

The moon is closer to the earth as compared to the sun.

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The moon has greater gravitational pull.

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The moon shines in night.

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None of the above.

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Solution

The correct option is C The moon is closer to the earth as compared to the sun.
The answer to this question lies in the second sentence of the passage which says that: 'The reason is that the moon enjoys more proximity to the earth than the sun as such its force of attraction is stronger than that of the sun in attracting the surface water.'
The word, 'proximity' means 'nearness in space'. This sentence means that the moon is closer to the earth than the sun. Hence, the moon plays a greater role than the sun in causing tides. Option A is correct.

The passage does not talk about the moon having a greater gravitational pull or shining in the night. Hence, options B and C are incorrect.
Option D is incorrect as option A is the correct answer.

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