Which of the following statements i s/are correct with regard to Milky Way? 1. It is a spiral gal axy. 2. The solar system resides in one of its spiral arms. Select the correct, answer using the code given below :

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Q: 13 (NDA-II/2008)

Which of the following statements i s/are correct with regard to Milky Way?
1. It is a spiral gal axy.
2. The solar system resides in one of its spiral arms.
Select the correct, answer using the code given below :

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Geography

question_exam: 

NDA-II

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0,44,4,2,2,44,0

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{'milky way': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'solar system': [1, 0, 2, 1], 'spiral gal axy': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'spiral arms': [0, 0, 1, 0]}

The correct answer is option 3: Both 1 and 2.

Option 1 states that the Milky Way is a spiral galaxy, which is correct. The Milky Way is indeed classified as a spiral galaxy, characterized by its spiral arms and a central bulge.

Option 2 states that the solar system resides in one of the spiral arms of the Milky Way, which is also correct. Our solar system is located in one of the Milky Way`s spiral arms, known as the Orion Arm or Orion Spur. Our planet Earth, along with other celestial bodies like the Sun and other planets, is part of the Milky Way galaxy and resides within one of its spiral arms.

Therefore, both statements are correct, making option 3 the correct answer.