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    Question

    In each of the following questions, a paragraph with a blank is given. From the five choices given below, select the sentence which can go into the blank to make the paragraph logically coherent.

    Unlike a total solar eclipse where the Moon completely

    obscures the Sun, an annular eclipse leaves a bright ring of sunlight visible around the Moon's silhouette.(-----------------------)The Moon appears smaller than the Sun and leaves a bright ring, or "annulus," of the Sun's outer edges visible around it. This creates the appearance of a "ring of fire" in the sky.
    A Even during an annular eclipse, when a portion of the Sun remains visible, it is never safe to look directly at the Sun without specialised solar filters. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Days after the partial lunar eclipse amazed astronomy enthusiasts, skywatchers will be treated to a rare celestial event - an annular solar eclipse, often referred to as a "ring of fire" eclipse. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C This occurs because the Moon is near its apogee - the farthest point from Earth in its elliptical orbit - making it appear slightly smaller than the Sun from our perspective. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The ring of sunlight is due to the bending of the Sun's light around the edges of the Moon, illuminating the surrounding area. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Option 3-This option logically explains why an annular eclipse occurs, directly connecting to the concept of the Moon appearing smaller than the Sun and leading into the next part of the paragraph about the bright ring of sunlight. Sentence 1 discusses safety precautions during an annular eclipse but does not provide relevant information about the mechanics of the eclipse itself. Sentence 2 mentions a lunar eclipse and introduces a new event, which diverts attention from the main topic of the annular eclipse. Sentence 4 relates to light behavior but inaccurately describes the cause of the ring of sunlight during an annular eclipse, not aligning with the main focus of the passage.

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