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 redshirt phenomenon in space
- Movement of asteroids in space
- Occurrence of supernova explosions in space code
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2012 Prelims]
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) None of the above
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Evidence for the continued expansion of the universe:
- Cosmic microwave background (CMD) – As CMB is the radiation left over from an early stage in the development of the Universe, its discovery is considered a landmark test for the Big Bang model of the Universe. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- Doppler-shift or Redshift and Blueshift – American astronomer Edwin Hubble was the first to describe the redshift phenomenon (galactic redshift) and tie it to an expanding universe (galaxies are drifting apart). Hence, statement 2 is correct.