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Consider the following statements regarding the Rare Earth Hypothesis: Statement I: The Rare Earth Hypothesis suggests that while Earth-like planets may be common in the universe, the conditions necessary for complex life are exceedingly rare. Statement II: Findings from the Kepler and James Webb Space Telescopes conclusively prove that almost all Earth-sized planets in habitable zones sustain complex life. Statement III: The hypothesis emphasizes that multiple rare and coinciding factors—such as a stable climate, the presence of a large moon, a magnetic field, and plate tectonics—are essential for supporting advanced life forms. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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- 1Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct.
- 2Only one of the Statements II and III is correct, and that explains Statement I.✓
- 3Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement I.
- 4Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, and both of them explain Statement I.
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Only one of the Statements II and III is correct, and that explains Statement I.
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