Q. Which of the following statements relating to the planet Venus is/are correct?
1. It is the nearest planet from the Sun.
2. It is only slightly smaller than the Earth.
3. It has no atmosphere.
Select the correct answer.

• (A) 1, 2 and 3
• (B) 1 and 3 only
• (C) 2 only
• (D) 1 and 2 only