Sample questions
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CSE2017
The terms 'Event Horizon', 'Singularity', 'String Theory' and 'Standard Model' are sometimes seen in the news in the context of
- A Observation and understanding of the Universe ✓
- B Study of the solar and the lunar eclipses
- C Placing satellites in the orbit of the Earth
- D Origin and evolution of living organisms on the Earth
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Science & Technology › Physics & Chemistry
CSE2012
A team of scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory including those from India created the heaviest anti-matter (anti-helium nucleus). What is/are the implication/implications of the creation of anti-matter?
- It will make mineral prospecting and oil exploration easier and cheaper
- It will help probe the possibility of the existence of stars and galaxies made of anti-matter
- It will help understand the evolution of the universe
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
- A 1 only
- B 2 and 3 only ✓
- C 3 only
- D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Science & Technology › Physics & Chemistry
CSE2012
Which of the following is/are cited by the scientists as evidence/evidences for the continued expansion of universe?
- Detection of microwaves in space
- Observation of redshift phenomenon in space
- Movement of asteroids in space
- Occurrence of supernova explosions in space
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
- A 1 and 2 ✓
- B 2 only
- C 1, 3 and 4
- D None of the above can be cited as evidence
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Science & Technology › Physics & Chemistry
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