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Indian Contributions to Cosmology: Understanding the Origin and Evolution of the Universe

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the significant contributions made by Indian astronomers and cosmologists to our knowledge of the origin and evolution of the universe.
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Who is considered the father of modern Indian cosmology?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  4. Meghnad Saha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Meghnad Saha, a renowned Indian astrophysicist, is widely regarded as the father of modern Indian cosmology for his pioneering work in stellar astrophysics and the development of the Saha ionization equation.

Which Indian astronomer proposed the idea of a pulsating universe?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. Jayant Narlikar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jayant Narlikar, an eminent Indian cosmologist, is known for his work on the oscillatory universe model, also known as the Hoyle-Narlikar theory, which proposes that the universe undergoes a cycle of expansion and contraction.

What is the name of the Indian satellite launched to study cosmic X-ray sources?

  1. INSAT-1

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Rohini

  4. AstroSat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

AstroSat, India's first dedicated astronomy satellite, was launched in 2015 to study cosmic X-ray sources, including black holes, neutron stars, and galaxy clusters.

Which Indian astronomer made significant contributions to the study of black holes and gravitational waves?

  1. C.V. Raman

  2. Homi J. Bhabha

  3. Raja Ramanna

  4. Abhay Ashtekar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Abhay Ashtekar, a renowned Indian physicist, is known for his work on loop quantum gravity, a theory that attempts to unify general relativity and quantum mechanics, and for his contributions to the study of black holes and gravitational waves.

What is the name of the Indian telescope located in the Himalayas that is used to study cosmic rays?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  2. Himalayan Chandra Telescope

  3. Tapovan Observatory

  4. Kodaikanal Solar Observatory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Himalayan Chandra Telescope, located in the Himalayas at an altitude of 4,500 meters, is a gamma-ray telescope used to study cosmic rays and high-energy phenomena in the universe.

Who is known for his work on the theory of cosmic inflation?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. Alan Guth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Alan Guth, an American cosmologist, is credited with developing the theory of cosmic inflation, which proposes a period of rapid expansion in the early universe that explains the observed homogeneity and isotropy of the cosmos.

What is the name of the Indian observatory that is used to study the cosmic microwave background radiation?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  2. Himalayan Chandra Telescope

  3. Tapovan Observatory

  4. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), located in Nainital, Uttarakhand, is home to a radio telescope that is used to study the cosmic microwave background radiation, the leftover radiation from the Big Bang.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the evolution of galaxies?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. T. Padmanabhan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

T. Padmanabhan, a renowned Indian cosmologist, is known for his work on the evolution of galaxies, black hole physics, and the thermodynamics of gravity.

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched to study the Sun?

  1. INSAT-1

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Rohini

  4. Aditya-L1


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aditya-L1 is India's first dedicated solar mission, scheduled for launch in 2023. It will study the Sun's corona, solar flares, and coronal mass ejections from a vantage point near the first Lagrange point (L1) between the Earth and the Sun.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the large-scale structure of the universe?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. R.K. Sheth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

R.K. Sheth, an Indian cosmologist, is known for his work on the large-scale structure of the universe, including the formation and evolution of galaxies and galaxy clusters.

What is the name of the Indian telescope that is used to study the polarization of light from distant galaxies?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  2. Himalayan Chandra Telescope

  3. Tapovan Observatory

  4. Vainu Bappu Observatory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Vainu Bappu Observatory, located in Kavalur, Tamil Nadu, is home to a telescope that is used to study the polarization of light from distant galaxies, providing insights into the magnetic fields and the evolution of galaxies.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the cosmic microwave background radiation?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. P.C. Vaidya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

P.C. Vaidya, an Indian physicist and cosmologist, is known for his work on the cosmic microwave background radiation and the Vaidya metric, which describes the spacetime around a radiating star.

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched to study the Earth's magnetosphere?

  1. INSAT-1

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Rohini

  4. Chandrayaan-1


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chandrayaan-1, India's first lunar mission, launched in 2008, carried instruments to study the Earth's magnetosphere, providing valuable insights into the interaction between the Earth's magnetic field and the solar wind.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the theory of quantum gravity?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. Amitabha Sen


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amitabha Sen, an Indian theoretical physicist, is known for his work on the theory of quantum gravity, including loop quantum gravity and black hole physics.

What is the name of the Indian telescope that is used to study the radio emission from galaxies and quasars?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  2. Himalayan Chandra Telescope

  3. Tapovan Observatory

  4. Udaipur Solar Observatory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT), located in Khodad, Maharashtra, is an array of radio telescopes used to study the radio emission from galaxies, quasars, and other cosmic objects.

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