Consider the following statements with reference to the origin of the earth and solar system 1 Buffo...........

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Consider the following statements with reference to the origin of the earth and solar system

1. Buffon was the first scientist to give a scientific explanation regarding the origin of the earth and solar system in 1754.

2. Buffon's concept is related to Parental Hypothesis.

3. According to Buffon, origin of the solar system is the result of an accident between the Sun and a huge comet which collided with the sun.

Which of the above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

1&2 only

2&3 only

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Explanation:

It is true that Buffon was a first to scholar to give a scientific explanation reagrding the origin of the solar system; but he gave his ideas in 1745 and not in 1754. His concept is related to Parental Hypothesis because he believed that our solar system originated as a result of collision of a comet with the sun.Hence statement 1st is incorrect.