Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: Moon is hailed as natural satellite of the earth.
Reason R: Lunar eclipse happens when earth comes in between the sun and moon.

• A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
• B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
• C. A is correct but R is not correct.
• D. A is not correct but R is correct.

Hint:

Fact A: Status. Fact B: Event. An event involving two objects rarely explains the permanent status of one of them.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: This question tests basic astronomical facts and the ability to distinguish between a definition and a specific phenomenon.

Step 1: Evaluating Assertion A.
The Moon is the only natural satellite of Earth, as it orbits our planet. This is a scientific fact. Thus, A is correct.

Step 2: Evaluating Reason R.
A lunar eclipse occurs precisely when the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the Moon. This is also a scientific fact. Thus, R is correct.

Step 3: Analyzing the Relationship.
While both statements are true, the occurrence of a lunar eclipse (a phenomenon) does not explain *why* the moon is a natural satellite (a definition/status). The Moon is a satellite because it orbits the Earth; the eclipse is just a result of that orbit's alignment. Thus, R is not the correct explanation of A.