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Which of the following statements relating to the solar system is\/are correct?
\n1. Venus and Uranus rotate opposite to the direction of rotation of Earth
\n2. Venus is the nearest planet to Earth
\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”2 only” option3=”Both 1 and 2″ option4=”Neither 1 nor 2″ correct=”option3″]<\/p>\n

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\nThe correct option is C) Both 1 and 2.
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\nStatement 1 refers to the rotation direction of Venus and Uranus compared to Earth. Statement 2 refers to the relative distance of Venus from Earth.
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\n1. **Venus and Uranus rotate opposite to the direction of rotation of Earth:** Correct. Earth rotates counter-clockwise when viewed from above the North Pole (prograde rotation). Venus rotates clockwise (retrograde rotation). Uranus also has a unique rotation; it rotates on its side, but its rotation direction is also considered retrograde relative to its orbit.
\n2. **Venus is the nearest planet to Earth:** Correct, in the context of being Earth’s closest planetary neighbour at its point of closest approach. While Mercury is closer to the Sun and, on average, closer to Earth than Venus is, Venus makes the closest approach to Earth among all planets. In common parlance and many educational contexts, Venus is referred to as Earth’s nearest planet.
\nBoth statements are considered correct in a general knowledge context like a UPSC exam.
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