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UPSC CSE Prelims 2013 General Studies (Paper 1)

The efforts to detect the existence of Higgs boson particle have become frequent news in the recent past. What is/are the importance (s) of discovering this particle?

1. It will enable us to understand as to why elementary particles have mass.
2. It will enable us in the near future to develop the technology of tranferring matter from one point to another without traversing the physical space between them.
3. It will enable us to create better fuels for nuclear fission. 

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Correct Answer: Option A — 1 only
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• Explanation: The Higgs boson explains the origin of mass. It has nothing to do with teleportation or nuclear fission fuel.
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Exam UPSC CSE
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Year 2013
Subject General Studies (Paper 1)
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