Read the following statements.
Statement I: The universe is about 4.5 billion years old.
Statement II: Early Greek thinkers thought units of life called spores were transferred to different planets including Earth.
In light of given statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.

Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.

Both statement I and statement II are incorrect.

Both statement I and statement II are correct.

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The universe formed about 20 billion years ago. Huge clusters of galaxies comprise the universe. Galaxies contain stars and clouds of gas and dust. The Big Bang theory explains the origin of universe. It talks of a singular huge explosion unimaginable in physical terms.

Early Greek thinkers thought units of life called spores were transferred to different planets including earth. The idea that life can be distributed throughout the universe, from planet to planet, is called panspermia. ‘Panspermia’ is still a favourite idea for some astronomers. It explains the origin of life (not origin of universe).

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