Q. With reference to ‘Dark Sky Reserve’ seen in the news recently consider the following statement:
1.It is an area that allows for artificial light interference. 
2.The purpose of the dark sky reserve is to promote astronomy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Statement 1: The statement is incorrect. Dark Sky Reserve is an area that restricts artificial light interference.

Statement 2: The purpose of the dark-sky reserve is to promote astronomy.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/india-to-have-first-astronomy-dark-reserve-in-ladakh/article65849890.ece

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