This question has Statement-$1$ and Statement-$2$. Of the four choices given after the Statements,choose the one that best describes the two Statements.
Statement-$1$: Very large size telescopes are reflecting telescopes instead of refracting telescopes.
Statement-$2$: It is easier to provide mechanical support to large size mirrors than large size lenses.

  • A
    Statement-$1$ is true and Statement-$2$ is false.
  • B
    Statement-$1$ is false and Statement-$2$ is true.
  • C
    Statement-$1$ and Statement-$2$ are true and Statement-$2$ is the correct explanation for Statement-$1$.
  • D
    Statement-$1$ and Statement-$2$ are true and Statement-$2$ is not the correct explanation for Statement-$1$.

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