Civil Services Kerala (കേരളം) PSC KAS Prelims Test Series 2025 Current Affairs Science and Technology
Consider the following statements regarding the Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory:
Statement I: The MACE Observatory, located in Ladakh, is the largest imaging Cherenkov telescope in Asia and the second largest in the world.
Statement II: Hanle in Ladakh was chosen for the MACE Observatory because of its cloudless skies, low atmospheric water vapor, and sparse human population, making it one of the best sites globally for observing high-energy gamma rays.
Which of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?
1
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II explains Statement I.
2
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II does not explain Statement I.
3
Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
4
Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.