Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Tracking ancient migration patterns
2.Analyzing environmental changes through ice cores
3.Authenticating historical artifacts
4.Determining the age of fossils and archaeological remains
In how many of the above given areas ‘Radiocarbon Dating’ does NOT find application?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation – Radiocarbon dating is not applicable in the context of analyzing environmental changes through ice cores. While it is commonly used in tracking ancient migration patterns, authenticating historical artifacts, and determining the age of fossils and archaeological remains, its effectiveness is limited when it comes to dating ice cores.
Ice cores are typically dated using other methods such as annual layer counting, isotopic analysis, and sometimes radioisotope methods other than radiocarbon dating.
Source: Forum IAS
