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Consider the following statement:
\n“If you feel you are trapped in a black hole, don’t give up. There is a way out.”
\nWho among the following made the above statement?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”Albert Einstein” option2=”Stephen Hawking” option3=”C. V. Raman” option4=”Abdus Salam” correct=”option2″]<\/p>\n

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This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n
UPSC CDS-2 – 2016<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Download PDF<\/a>Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nThe statement, “If you feel you are trapped in a black hole, don’t give up. There is a way out,” was made by physicist Stephen Hawking.
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\n– Stephen Hawking was a theoretical physicist and cosmologist known for his groundbreaking work on black holes and the origin of the universe.
\n– Despite his severe physical disability (ALS), he continued his scientific research and public engagement throughout his life.
\n– This particular quote reflects his scientific understanding of black holes and can also be interpreted metaphorically about facing difficulties in life.
\n<\/section>\n
\nStephen Hawking’s major scientific contributions include his theorems on gravitational singularities in the framework of general relativity and the theoretical prediction that black holes emit radiation, often called Hawking radiation. He authored popular science books like ‘A Brief History of Time’.
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Consider the following statement: “If you feel you are trapped in a black hole, don’t give up. There is a way out.” Who among the following made the above statement? [amp_mcq option1=”Albert Einstein” option2=”Stephen Hawking” option3=”C. V. Raman” option4=”Abdus Salam” correct=”option2″] This question was previously asked in UPSC CDS-2 – 2016 Download PDFAttempt Online The … <\/p>\n

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