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Which of the following statements regarding the Square Kilometer Array (SKA) is correct?

  1. AIt is managed entirely by the European Space Agency.
  2. BIt aims to explore cosmic magnetism and dark matter.Correct answer
  3. CIt focuses solely on detecting visible light.
  4. DIt will consist of a single telescope in India.
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B. It aims to explore cosmic magnetism and dark matter.

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The SKA telescopes are radio arrays with science goals including cosmic magnetism and the effects of dark matter on galaxy evolution. SKAO is an international organisation, with arrays in Australia and South Africa, rather than a single visible-light telescope in India or a project managed entirely by ESA.

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