Q. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Neutrinos are often referred to as “ghost particles”.
Statement-II: Neutrinos have almost no mass, no electric charge, and interact very weakly with other matter.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

[A] Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

[B] Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

[C] Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

[D] Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation – Neutrinos are often called “ghost particles” because they have almost no mass, no electric charge, and interact very weakly with other matter. This makes them extremely difficult to detect and study. They can pass through ordinary matter, such as the Earth, without being affected. They are extremely difficult to detect, making them seem elusive or ghost-like. Neutrinos are produced in various astrophysical phenomena, such as nuclear reactions in the Sun, supernovae explosions, and cosmic ray interactions, and they constantly bombard the Earth in vast numbers. However, they are not detected.

Source: The Hindu

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