Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Meteors are fragments of stars.
2.The Geminids meteor showers are unique because they do not originate from a comet but from an asteroid.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect. Meteors are usually fragments of comets. As they enter the Earth’s atmosphere at high speed, they burn up, creating a spectacular “shower”.
Statement 2 is correct. The Geminids are unique because unlike most meteor showers, they originate not from a comet, but from an asteroid.
Source: The Indian Express
