Consider the following statements:1. It is a geologically inactive pla...
- Venus, the second planet from the sun, is similar in structure but slightly smaller than Earth (Earth’s Twin).
- It has a thick and toxic atmosphere that consists primarily of carbon dioxide, with clouds of sulfuric acid droplets.
- Presence of phosphine was detected in the atmosphere of Venus.This indicates the possibility of the presence of lifeforms on Venus. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
- According to a study published in Nature Geoscience, Venus is still geologically active. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
- The study identified 37 active volcanoes, in the form of ring-like structures known as coronae, on the surface of Venus.
- Missions Related to Venus:
- ISRO Shukrayaan: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is also planning a mission to Venus, tentatively called Shukrayaan
- Akatsuki (Japanese 2015)
- Venus Express (European Space Agency 2005)
- NASA’s Magellan (1989). Hence, statement 3 is not correct.
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Consider the following statements:1. It is a geologically inactive pla...
Understanding the Statements
To evaluate which statements are not correct regarding Venus, let's analyze each one:
1. It is a geologically inactive planet.
- This statement is not correct.
- Venus is considered geologically active, with evidence of volcanism and surface reshaping, indicating ongoing geological processes.
2. The atmosphere of Venus contains phosphine that indicates the possibility of the presence of lifeforms on it.
- This statement is partially correct but misleading.
- Phosphine was detected in the atmosphere of Venus, leading to speculation about potential microbial life. However, the presence of phosphine is not conclusive evidence of life, as there are alternative explanations.
3. Venus Express is NASA's mission to Venus.
- This statement is not correct.
- The Venus Express mission was a program by the European Space Agency (ESA), not NASA. NASA has conducted missions to Venus, but Venus Express was specifically ESA's project.
Conclusion
Based on the evaluations:
- Statement 1 is incorrect regarding the geologically active nature of Venus.
- Statement 3 is incorrect as Venus Express is an ESA mission, not NASA's.
- Statement 2, while somewhat contentious, does not outright negate the possibility of life but is not definitive.
Thus, the correct answer is option 'D' (1 and 3 only).
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