Which of the following statements regarding 'aurora' is/are correct?<br>1. The solar wind upon reaching the Earth's atmosphere is directed towards two magnetic poles and a colourful display of lights is seen in the night sky.<br>2. The particles interact with the different gases of the atmosphere and each gas glows with a particular colour.<br>3. In April 2023, aurora was captured in the night sky in India by the Indian Astronomical Observatory at Hanle, Ladakh.<br>Select the answer using the code given below :
- A. 1 only
- B. 2 and 3 only
- C. 1 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3 ✓
Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
All three statements are correct. Auroras are formed by solar winds interacting with the Earth's magnetic field and atmospheric gases. An aurora was indeed captured by the Hanle Observatory in Ladakh in April 2023.
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