Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2018 GS-I
Question

The book 'A Brief History of Time' has been written by whom?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Stephen Hawking

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Stephen Hawking”.
Stephen Hawking is the author of the book "A Brief History of Time." This popular science book explores complex cosmological concepts in a way that is accessible to a wide audience.

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