Which of the following statements about the WFIRST a flagship mission of NASA is are correct 1 It is...........

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Which of the following statements about the WFIRST, a flagship mission, of NASA is/are correct?

1.It is a next generation telescope which shall provide large picture of the universe.

2.It would map how the matter is structured and distributed across the cosmos.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Both 1 and 2

WFIRST (Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope) is indeed a next-generation space telescope designed to provide a large picture of the universe. It will have a wide field of view and powerful infrared capabilities.

WFIRST is designed to map how matter is structured and distributed across the cosmos. It will study dark energy, dark matter, and the formation and evolution of galaxies, among other scientific objectives.