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Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. In comparison to the Jupiter, planet Earth displays eclipses more frequently 2. On Mars, only partial solar eclipses are possible Select the correct answer.

A
Both 1 and 2
B
1 only
C
2 only
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer

Neither 1 nor 2

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    C)Dome shaped landforms caused by earth's movements
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