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UPSC 2015: The term ‘Goldilocks Zone’ is often seen in the news in the context of
(a)the limits of habitable zone above the surface of the Earth
(b)regions inside the Earth where shale gas is available
(c)search for the Earth-like planets in outer space
(d)search for meteorites containing precious metals
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (c) search for the Earth-like planets in outer space
The “Goldilocks Zone” (habitable zone) is the orbital region around a star where conditions are ‘just right’ for liquid water to exist, so astronomers focus on it while searching for Earth-like exoplanets. It has no relation to shale gas deposits, Earth’s upper atmosphere, or metallic meteorites.
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The correct answer is option (c): search for the Earth-like planets in outer space. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2015, GS Paper 1, as Question 45. It falls under Science & Technology > Space Technology & Astronomy.
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