The correct answer is option 3, which means both statement 1 and statement 2 are correct.

Statement 1 states that Venus and Uranus rotate opposite to the direction of rotation of Earth. This is true. Venus has a retrograde rotation, which means it rotates in the opposite direction compared to Earth. Uranus also has a retrograde rotation. In contrast, Earth has a prograde rotation, where it rotates in the same direction as most other planets in the solar system.

Statement 2 states that Venus is the nearest planet to Earth. This is also true. Venus is the second planet from the Sun and is closer to Earth than any other planet in the solar system. The closest distance between Earth and Venus can be as little as about 38 million kilometers.

In summary, statement 1 correctly describes the opposite rotation of Venus and Uranus compared to Earth, while statement 2 correctly identifies Venus as the nearest planet to Earth.