The given figure shows phases of
the Moon as seen from the Earth
surface (as shown with arrow
point). The following statements
describe the lunar cycle. Select
the correct statement(s).
(1) The lunar phases progress from Full Moon, Crescent Moon, First Quarter Moon, Gibbous
Moon and New Moon, before returning through Gibbous Moon, last Quarter Moon,
Crescent Moon and Full Moon.
(2) From phase 1 to 3 waxing crescent is seen and from phase 7 to 9 waning crescent is seen.
(3) From phase 3 to 5 waxing gibbous is seen and from phase 5 to 7 waning gibbous is seen.
(4) 50% illuminated Moon is seen in phase '3' as well as in phase '7'.
A 1 only
B 1 and 3
C 1, 2 and 4
D 2, 3 and 4
d is the answer