Q. With reference to “MeerKAT telescope” consider the following statements:
1.It is a precursor to the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescope.
2.It is located in South Africa’s Northern Cape province.
3.The telescope uses microwaves to study the changing climatic pattern over Antarctica.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 2 are correct. MeerKAT telescope is a precursor to the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescope. It is located in South Africa’s Northern Cape province.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The telescope uses radio signals from space to study the evolution of the universe and everything it contains.

Source: DTE

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