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NCERT VIII - It So Happened

Immediate action was needed, the scientists decided. Give one exampleeach of 'defensive' and 'offensive' action mentioned in the text.

Answer 1

Answer: The Defensive Option: It was planned to prepare underground bunkers to hide everybody for safety.

The Offensive Option: To deflect the path of the comet by using nuclear explosion. This was preferred as nobody was sure about the size of the comet.

Answer 2

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Immediate action was needed, the scientists decided. Give one exampleeach of 'defensive' and 'offensive' action mentioned in the text.

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The ‘defensive’ measures dismissed by the experts was to live in underground bunkers as it was not a practical proposition. The ‘offensive’ action was to marginally deflect Comet Dutta from its path by giving it a push. This could possibly be achieved by placing a nuclear payload in a spaceship and sending it to intercept the approaching comet and detonating it by using a remote control.

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