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
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: A. Observation and understanding of the Universe
Event horizons and singularities are concepts central to the study of black holes, which are extreme objects in the universe. String theory is a theoretical framework attempting to unify quantum mechanics and general relativity, aiming to describe fundamental particles and forces. The Standard Model of particle physics describes the known fundamental particles and three of the four fundamental forces. All these terms relate to the foundational principles and ongoing research in understanding the universe at its largest and smallest scales.
Source: UPSC gs1 2017