Q. With reference to Gamma Ray Burst (GRBs) consider the following statements:
1.These are high-energy short gamma radiations which get released when massive stars collapse or die in the Universe. 
2.The energy associated with GRBs is many folds larger than the energy emitted by our Sun in its entire lifetime..
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Statement 1 and 2 are correct. GRBs are high-energy short gamma radiations which get released when massive stars collapse or die in the Universe. The energy associated with GRBs is many folds larger than the energy emitted by our Sun in its entire lifetime.

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