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Collaboration between Indian and International Astronomers

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the collaboration between Indian and international astronomers. It covers various aspects of their joint efforts, including major projects, discoveries, and the impact of these collaborations on the field of astronomy.
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Which of the following is a major project undertaken through collaboration between Indian and international astronomers?

  1. The Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT)

  2. The Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA)

  3. The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA), and the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) are all major projects that have involved significant collaboration between Indian and international astronomers.

What was the primary goal of the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT), a project led by India?

  1. To study pulsars and other compact objects

  2. To detect gravitational waves

  3. To observe the cosmic microwave background

  4. To search for exoplanets


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) was primarily designed to study pulsars and other compact objects, such as black holes and neutron stars.

Which Indian astronomer played a key role in the discovery of the first extrasolar planet orbiting a sun-like star?

  1. Dr. Arvind Paranjpye

  2. Dr. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

  4. Dr. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. Arvind Paranjpye, an Indian astronomer, was part of the team that discovered the first extrasolar planet orbiting a sun-like star, 51 Pegasi b, in 1995.

What is the name of the joint Indo-US project aimed at studying the early universe and dark energy?

  1. The Dark Energy Survey (DES)

  2. The Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS)

  3. The Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey (BOSS)

  4. The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dark Energy Survey (DES) is a joint Indo-US project that aims to study the early universe and dark energy through observations of distant galaxies.

Which Indian astronomer was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work on the theory of black holes?

  1. Dr. Arvind Paranjpye

  2. Dr. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

  4. Dr. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dr. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, an Indian-American astrophysicist, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work on the theory of black holes.

What is the name of the international organization that promotes collaboration among astronomers from different countries?

  1. The International Astronomical Union (IAU)

  2. The European Southern Observatory (ESO)

  3. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

  4. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is an international organization that promotes collaboration among astronomers from different countries and facilitates the exchange of astronomical knowledge.

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

  1. Dr. Arvind Paranjpye

  2. Dr. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

  4. Dr. T. Padmanabhan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dr. T. Padmanabhan, an Indian cosmologist and astrophysicist, is known for his work on the evolution of galaxies, the formation of stars, and black hole physics.

What is the name of the joint Indo-French project aimed at studying the Sun's corona?

  1. The Aditya-L1 mission

  2. The Chandrayaan-2 mission

  3. The Mangalyaan mission

  4. The Astrosat mission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Aditya-L1 mission is a joint Indo-French project aimed at studying the Sun's corona and understanding the processes that drive solar activity.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the origin and evolution of the universe?

  1. Dr. Arvind Paranjpye

  2. Dr. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

  4. Dr. George Joseph


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dr. Jayant Narlikar, an Indian cosmologist and astrophysicist, is known for his work on the origin and evolution of the universe, including the Big Bang theory and the steady state theory.

What is the name of the joint Indo-Russian project aimed at studying the Earth's magnetosphere?

  1. The Chandrayaan-2 mission

  2. The Mangalyaan mission

  3. The Astrosat mission

  4. The GAGAN project


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The GAGAN project is a joint Indo-Russian project aimed at studying the Earth's magnetosphere and its impact on satellite navigation systems.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the formation and evolution of planetary systems?

  1. Dr. Arvind Paranjpye

  2. Dr. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

  4. Dr. A. N. Pramesh Rao


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dr. A. N. Pramesh Rao, an Indian astrophysicist, is known for his work on the formation and evolution of planetary systems, including the study of protoplanetary disks and the migration of planets.

What is the name of the joint Indo-Japanese project aimed at studying the X-ray universe?

  1. The Astrosat mission

  2. The Chandrayaan-2 mission

  3. The Mangalyaan mission

  4. The Suzaku mission


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Suzaku mission is a joint Indo-Japanese project aimed at studying the X-ray universe and understanding the high-energy processes in celestial objects.

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

  1. Dr. Arvind Paranjpye

  2. Dr. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

  4. Dr. P. C. Vaidya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dr. P. C. Vaidya, an Indian astrophysicist, is known for his work on the dynamics and evolution of galaxies, including the study of galaxy clusters and the formation of large-scale structures in the universe.

What is the name of the joint Indo-US project aimed at studying the formation and evolution of stars?

  1. The TMT project

  2. The ALMA project

  3. The LIGO project

  4. The CHARA project


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CHARA project is a joint Indo-US project aimed at studying the formation and evolution of stars through observations of young stellar objects and binary star systems.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the physics of black holes and neutron stars?

  1. Dr. Arvind Paranjpye

  2. Dr. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

  4. Dr. Sanjeev Dhurandhar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dr. Sanjeev Dhurandhar, an Indian physicist and astrophysicist, is known for his work on the physics of black holes and neutron stars, including the study of gravitational waves and the properties of compact objects.

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