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Observatories in India and Their Role in Studying Black Holes and Neutron Stars

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the observatories in India and their role in studying black holes and neutron stars.
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Which of the following is the largest optical telescope in India?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  2. Himalayan Chandra Telescope

  3. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences

  4. Vainu Bappu Observatory

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Himalayan Chandra Telescope is the largest optical telescope in India, with a mirror diameter of 2.01 meters.

What is the name of the radio telescope located in Pune, India?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  2. Himalayan Chandra Telescope

  3. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences

  4. Vainu Bappu Observatory

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope is a radio telescope located in Pune, India. It is one of the largest radio telescopes in the world.

Which observatory in India is dedicated to the study of cosmic rays?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  2. Himalayan Chandra Telescope

  3. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences

  4. Vainu Bappu Observatory

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences is an observatory in India that is dedicated to the study of cosmic rays.

What is the name of the observatory located in Kavalur, India?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  2. Himalayan Chandra Telescope

  3. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences

  4. Vainu Bappu Observatory

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Vainu Bappu Observatory is an observatory located in Kavalur, India. It is one of the oldest observatories in India.

Which of the following observatories is located at an altitude of 4,500 meters?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  2. Himalayan Chandra Telescope

  3. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences

  4. Vainu Bappu Observatory

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Himalayan Chandra Telescope is located at an altitude of 4,500 meters.

What is the name of the telescope located at the Devasthal Observatory?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  2. Himalayan Chandra Telescope

  3. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences

  4. Vainu Bappu Observatory

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Himalayan Chandra Telescope is located at the Devasthal Observatory.

Which of the following observatories is located in the state of Maharashtra?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  2. Himalayan Chandra Telescope

  3. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences

  4. Vainu Bappu Observatory

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope is located in the state of Maharashtra.

What is the name of the telescope located at the Vainu Bappu Observatory?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  2. Himalayan Chandra Telescope

  3. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences

  4. Vainu Bappu Telescope

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Vainu Bappu Telescope is located at the Vainu Bappu Observatory.

Which of the following observatories is located in the state of Uttarakhand?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  2. Himalayan Chandra Telescope

  3. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences

  4. Vainu Bappu Observatory

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Himalayan Chandra Telescope is located in the state of Uttarakhand.

What is the name of the telescope located at the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  2. Himalayan Chandra Telescope

  3. Aryabhatta Telescope

  4. Vainu Bappu Observatory

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Aryabhatta Telescope is located at the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences.

Which of the following observatories is located in the state of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  2. Himalayan Chandra Telescope

  3. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences

  4. Vainu Bappu Observatory

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Vainu Bappu Observatory is located in the state of Tamil Nadu.

What is the name of the telescope located at the Devasthal Observatory?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  2. Himalayan Chandra Telescope

  3. Aryabhatta Telescope

  4. Vainu Bappu Observatory

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Himalayan Chandra Telescope is located at the Devasthal Observatory.

Which of the following observatories is located in the state of Maharashtra?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  2. Himalayan Chandra Telescope

  3. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences

  4. Vainu Bappu Observatory

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope is located in the state of Maharashtra.

What is the name of the telescope located at the Vainu Bappu Observatory?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  2. Himalayan Chandra Telescope

  3. Aryabhatta Telescope

  4. Vainu Bappu Telescope

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Vainu Bappu Telescope is located at the Vainu Bappu Observatory.

Which of the following observatories is located in the state of Uttarakhand?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  2. Himalayan Chandra Telescope

  3. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences

  4. Vainu Bappu Observatory

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Himalayan Chandra Telescope is located in the state of Uttarakhand.

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