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Indian Contributions to Astrophysics: A Journey Through the Stars

Description: This quiz explores the significant contributions of Indian scientists and astronomers to the field of astrophysics, highlighting their groundbreaking discoveries and advancements in understanding the universe.
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Which Indian astrophysicist is renowned for his work on black holes and gravitational waves?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Meghnad Saha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the study of black holes and gravitational waves. He received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work on the theory of white dwarf stars.

The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) is located in which Indian state?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Karnataka

  3. Rajasthan

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) is located in Khodad, a village in the Pune district of Maharashtra, India. It is an array of 30 fully steerable parabolic radio telescopes, each 45 meters in diameter.

Who is considered the father of Indian space research?

  1. Vikram Sarabhai

  2. Homi J. Bhabha

  3. Meghnad Saha

  4. C. V. Raman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vikram Sarabhai is widely regarded as the father of Indian space research. He was the founder and first chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and played a pivotal role in establishing India's space program.

Which Indian satellite was the first to be placed in orbit around Mars?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. INSAT-3B

  4. GSAT-15


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mangalyaan, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission, was India's first interplanetary mission and the first Asian mission to reach Mars. It was successfully launched in 2013 and entered Mars' orbit in 2014.

The Aryabhata Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) is located in which Indian state?

  1. Uttarakhand

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Aryabhata Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) is located in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India. It is a premier research institute dedicated to observational astronomy and astrophysics.

Which Indian astronomer developed the Saha ionization equation, which describes the ionization of atoms in stellar atmospheres?

  1. Meghnad Saha

  2. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  3. Vikram Sarabhai

  4. Homi J. Bhabha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Meghnad Saha was an Indian astrophysicist who developed the Saha ionization equation, which describes the ionization of atoms in stellar atmospheres. This equation is a fundamental tool in understanding the composition and structure of stars.

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) is located in which Indian city?

  1. Bengaluru

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Mumbai

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. It is a premier research institute dedicated to astrophysics and related fields.

Which Indian satellite was the first to be launched into geostationary orbit?

  1. INSAT-1A

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Bhaskara-I

  4. Rohini


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

INSAT-1A was India's first geostationary satellite, launched in 1982. It provided communication, meteorology, and television broadcasting services to India and neighboring countries.

The Vainu Bappu Observatory is located in which Indian state?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Karnataka

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vainu Bappu Observatory is located in Kavalur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is a major astronomical observatory operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics.

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on cosmic rays and the discovery of the Compton effect?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. Homi J. Bhabha

  3. Meghnad Saha

  4. Vikram Sarabhai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

C. V. Raman was an Indian physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for his work on the scattering of light, known as the Raman effect. He also made significant contributions to the study of cosmic rays.

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) is located in which Indian city?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Bengaluru

  3. Hyderabad

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is a premier research institute dedicated to fundamental research in mathematics, physics, and other related fields.

Which Indian satellite was the first to be launched by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara-I

  3. Rohini

  4. INSAT-1A


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was India's first satellite, launched in 1975. It was named after the ancient Indian astronomer and mathematician Aryabhata.

The National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) is located in which Indian city?

  1. Pune

  2. Bengaluru

  3. Hyderabad

  4. Ahmedabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) is located in Pune, Maharashtra, India. It is a premier research institute dedicated to radio astronomy and astrophysics.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on stellar evolution and the theory of white dwarf stars?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Meghnad Saha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the study of stellar evolution and the theory of white dwarf stars. He received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work.

The Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) is located in which Indian state?

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Uttarakhand

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) is located in Hanle, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is one of the highest altitude observatories in the world, situated at an altitude of 4,500 meters.

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