Assertion (A) >: Venus is the brightest object in the sky after the sun. Reason (R) >: Venus is the second planet from the sun in our solar system.

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Q: 95 (CDS-I/2009)

Assertion (A): Venus is the brightest object in the sky after the sun.
Reason (R): Venus is the second planet from the sun in our solar system.

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

CDS-I

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Option 1 - Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A.

This option states that both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and that R is the correct explanation of A. According to A, Venus is the brightest object in the sky after the sun. This is true, as Venus is often referred to as the "Evening Star" or "Morning Star" and is easily visible from Earth. According to R, Venus is the second planet from the sun in our solar system. This statement is also true, as Venus is indeed the second planet from the sun. However, R does not explain why Venus is the brightest object in the sky after the sun. The brightness of Venus is due to its high reflectivity and its closer proximity to Earth compared to other planets. Therefore, Option 1 is incorrect.

Option 2 - Both A and R are individually true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

This option states that both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. As explained above, both statements A and R are true. However, R does not provide an accurate explanation for why Venus is the brightest object in the sky after