Science and Technology
2015
Space Technology India

The term ‘Goldilocks Zone’ is often seen in the news in the context of

D.search for meteorites containing precious metals
B.regions inside the Earth-like planets in outer space
A.the limits of habitable zone above the surface of the Earth
C.search for the Earth-like planets in outer space

Correct Answer: Option C

The 'Goldilocks Zone' refers to the habitable zone around a star.

This zone is where the temperature is just right (not too hot, not too cold) for liquid water to exist on a planet's surface.

Liquid water is considered a crucial ingredient for the development of life as we know it. Therefore, the Goldilocks Zone is vital in the search for Earth-like planets in outer space.

Hence, option C is the correct answer.