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Government Initiatives to Promote Astronomy in India

Description: This quiz aims to test your knowledge about various government initiatives taken to promote astronomy in India.
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Which Indian government agency is responsible for promoting astronomy and space science?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  2. Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)

  3. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

  4. University Grants Commission (UGC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ISRO is the primary government agency in India responsible for promoting astronomy and space science.

In which year was the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) established?

  1. 1956

  2. 1961

  3. 1971

  4. 1981


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) was established in 1971.

What is the name of the telescope located at the Vainu Bappu Observatory in Kavalur, Tamil Nadu?

  1. Vainu Bappu Telescope

  2. Aryabhata Telescope

  3. Bhaskara Telescope

  4. Chandra Telescope


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vainu Bappu Telescope is located at the Vainu Bappu Observatory in Kavalur, Tamil Nadu.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his contributions to the study of pulsars?

  1. Govind Swarup

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  4. Vikram Sarabhai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Govind Swarup is known for his contributions to the study of pulsars.

What is the name of the satellite launched by ISRO to study the Sun?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. GSAT-19


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Aditya-L1 is the satellite launched by ISRO to study the Sun.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on black holes?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Govind Swarup

  4. Vikram Sarabhai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar is known for his work on black holes.

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

  1. Aryabhata Telescope

  2. Vainu Bappu Telescope

  3. Bhaskara Telescope

  4. Chandra Telescope


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Aryabhata Telescope is located at the Devasthal Observatory in Uttarakhand.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his contributions to the study of cosmic rays?

  1. Homi J. Bhabha

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Govind Swarup

  4. Jayant Narlikar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Homi J. Bhabha is known for his contributions to the study of cosmic rays.

What is the name of the satellite launched by ISRO to study the Earth's magnetosphere?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. GSAT-19


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

GSAT-19 is the satellite launched by ISRO to study the Earth's magnetosphere.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on gravitational waves?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Govind Swarup

  4. Vikram Sarabhai


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jayant Narlikar is known for his work on gravitational waves.

What is the name of the telescope located at the Gurushikhar Observatory in Mount Abu, Rajasthan?

  1. Aryabhata Telescope

  2. Vainu Bappu Telescope

  3. Bhaskara Telescope

  4. Chandra Telescope


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bhaskara Telescope is located at the Gurushikhar Observatory in Mount Abu, Rajasthan.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his contributions to the study of astrophysics?

  1. Homi J. Bhabha

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Govind Swarup

  4. Jayant Narlikar


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vikram Sarabhai is known for his contributions to the study of astrophysics.

What is the name of the satellite launched by ISRO to study the Moon?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. GSAT-19


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandrayaan-1 is the satellite launched by ISRO to study the Moon.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on cosmology?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Govind Swarup

  4. Vikram Sarabhai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar is known for his work on cosmology.

What is the name of the telescope located at the Hanle Observatory in Ladakh?

  1. Aryabhata Telescope

  2. Vainu Bappu Telescope

  3. Bhaskara Telescope

  4. Chandra Telescope


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Chandra Telescope is located at the Hanle Observatory in Ladakh.

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