An annular solar eclipse occurred during January 2010 with duration of annularity around 12 minutes. It is predicted that such long annular duration will not occur till the year 3043. Such prediction is possible due to:

• Correct answer
  A

  Einstein’s theory of relativity
• B

  Darwin’s theory of natural selection
• C

  Newton’s theory of gravitation
• D

  Hawking’s theory of black hole

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.