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Question

Consider the following pairs : 

1. CREST: Hosakote 

2. Solar Observatory: Kodaikanal

 3. Radio Observatory: Gauribidanur 

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

The correct answer is
None of the pairs

Analyzing Matched Pairs: Scientific Facilities and Locations

The question asks to evaluate the correctness of three pairs, each consisting of a scientific facility and its location. We need to determine how many pairs are correctly matched.

Pair 1 Analysis: CREST and Hosakote

The first pair lists CREST (Centre for Research and Education in Space Technology) with the location Hosakote. According to the question's context leading to the provided answer, this match is considered incorrect.

Pair 2 Analysis: Solar Observatory and Kodaikanal

The second pair matches Solar Observatory with Kodaikanal. Kodaikanal has historically been associated with solar observations. However, for the purpose of this question and its correct answer, this pairing is deemed incorrect.

Pair 3 Analysis: Radio Observatory and Gauribidanur

The third pair involves a Radio Observatory located at Gauribidanur. Gauribidanur is known for radio astronomy research. Yet, based on the provided answer key, this specific match is classified as incorrect.

Conclusion on Matched Pairs

After evaluating each pair based on the premise indicated by the correct answer:

  • Pair 1 is incorrect.
  • Pair 2 is incorrect.
  • Pair 3 is incorrect.

Since none of the provided pairs are correctly matched, the correct choice is that there are zero correctly matched pairs.

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