Which of the following is/are cited by the scientists as evidence/evidences for the continued expansion of universe?
- 1.Detection of microwaves in space
- 2.Observation of redshift phenomenon in space
- 3.Movement of asteroids in space
- 4.Occurrence of supernova explosions in space
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.2 only
- C.1, 3 and 4
- D.None of the above can be cited as evidence.
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: A. 1 and 2 only
The detection of cosmic microwave background radiation (CMB) is strong evidence supporting the Big Bang theory and the subsequent expansion of the universe. The observation of redshift in the light from distant galaxies, indicating that they are moving away from us, is a cornerstone of evidence for an expanding universe. While supernovae are important cosmological tools for measuring distances and expansion rates, they are not direct evidence of expansion itself in the same way as redshift and CMB. Asteroid movement is unrelated to the overall expansion of the universe.
Source: UPSC gs1 2012