If dark matter did not exist, it is likely that ?

C. The universe would begin contracting soon

A. Stars would stop forming immediately

B. The universe would expand at an accelerating rate forever

C. The universe would begin contracting soon

D. Galaxies would rotate at the same speed regardless of mass

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1.
Past Paper MCQ
Which of the following is used to measure the distance between planets and stars?
Correct Answer: C. Light year
One-liner
The distance between planets and stars is measured using a light year, which is the distance light travels in one year.
2.
Past Paper MCQ
What are gigantic clouds containing dust and gas in space called?
Correct Answer: C. Nebula
One-liner
Gigantic clouds of dust and gas in space are called Nebula.
3.
The study about celestial objects of the universe is called?
Correct Answer: B. Astronomy
One-liner
The study of celestial objects of the universe is called Astronomy.
4.
Who is credited as the founder of the Big Bang Theory?
Correct Answer: B. George Lemaitre
One-liner
The Big Bang Theory was first proposed by Belgian priest and astronomer George Lemaitre, who called it the "hypothesis of the primeval atom."
5.
If dark matter did not exist, it is likely that ?
Correct Answer: C. The universe would begin contracting soon
One-liner
If dark matter did not exist, the universe would begin contracting soon because the gravitational pull of visible matter alone would be insufficient to counteract the expansion, eventually leading to a "Big Crunch."
6.
According to the Big Bang theory, the universe is _?
Correct Answer: B. Expanding
One-liner
According to the Big Bang theory, the universe is expanding.
7.
Which is the largest among the following?
Correct Answer: C. Universe
One-liner
The Universe is the largest among the given options, as it encompasses everything — all galaxies, stars, solar systems, matter, energy, and space itself.
8.
What is the sixth most abundant element in the universe?
Correct Answer: B. Carbon
One-liner
The sixth most abundant element in the universe is Carbon.
9.
A light year is related to ?
Correct Answer: A. Distance
One-liner
A light year is a unit of distance, representing how far light travels in one year.
10.
A region of space where matter has collapsed in on itself is called a?
Correct Answer: C. Black Hole
One-liner
A region of space where matter has collapsed in on itself is called a Black Hole.

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