Consider the following statements:

1. Since Venus is seen in the East in morning and in the West in evening. It is called ‘Morning star’ as well as ‘Evening star’.
2. The Earth looks blue when seen from the space due to the presence of large amount of water, hence it is called ‘Blue Planet’.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Both 1 and 2

The correct answer is Option (3) - Both 1 and 2

Venus is the first celestial body to become visible in the sky at evening and is the last one to disappear from the sky at sunrise. This is why it is known as the Morning and the Evening star. Over 71 percent of the Earth is covered with water. Therefore from outer space it appears blue and so Earth is called the 'Blue Planet'.