Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2009 GS-I
Question

The "blue moon" phenomenon occurs:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: When two full moons occur in the same month

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “When two full moons occur in the same month”.
A "blue moon" is a colloquial term for the second full moon in a calendar month. It's important to note that the moon does not actually appear blue during a blue moon; the term is simply used to describe this unusual occurrence.

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