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Indian Contributions to Gravitational Wave Astronomy: Unlocking the Secrets of Spacetime

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the contributions of Indian scientists and institutions to the field of gravitational wave astronomy. It covers topics such as the role of Indian scientists in the discovery of gravitational waves, their contributions to the development of gravitational wave detectors, and the scientific discoveries made using these detectors.
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Which Indian scientist played a significant role in the discovery of gravitational waves in 2015?

  1. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

  2. Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

  3. Dr. C. V. Raman

  4. Dr. Rajendra Prasad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was a key member of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) collaboration, which made the first direct detection of gravitational waves in 2015.

Which Indian institution is actively involved in the research and development of gravitational wave detectors?

  1. Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

  2. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the mentioned institutions are actively involved in the research and development of gravitational wave detectors in India.

What is the name of the gravitational wave detector located in India?

  1. LIGO-India

  2. VIRGO-India

  3. AIGO-India

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

LIGO-India is the name of the gravitational wave detector located in India. It is a joint project between the Government of India and the LIGO Laboratory in the United States.

What is the primary scientific goal of gravitational wave astronomy?

  1. To study the properties of black holes and neutron stars

  2. To detect and study gravitational waves

  3. To understand the origin and evolution of the universe

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gravitational wave astronomy aims to study the properties of black holes and neutron stars, detect and study gravitational waves, and understand the origin and evolution of the universe.

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the theoretical aspects of gravitational waves?

  1. Dr. C. V. Raman

  2. Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

  3. Dr. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  4. Dr. Homi J. Bhabha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dr. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the theoretical aspects of gravitational waves.

What is the name of the first gravitational wave signal detected by LIGO in 2015?

  1. GW150914

  2. GW151226

  3. GW170817

  4. GW190521


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

GW150914 was the name of the first gravitational wave signal detected by LIGO in 2015.

What was the source of the gravitational wave signal GW150914?

  1. The merger of two black holes

  2. The merger of two neutron stars

  3. The collision of a black hole and a neutron star

  4. The supernova of a massive star


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

GW150914 was the result of the merger of two black holes.

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the data analysis of gravitational wave signals?

  1. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

  2. Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

  3. Dr. C. V. Raman

  4. Dr. Rajendra Prasad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar is known for his work on the data analysis of gravitational wave signals.

What is the name of the gravitational wave detector located in Italy?

  1. LIGO-Italy

  2. VIRGO-Italy

  3. AIGO-Italy

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

VIRGO-Italy is the name of the gravitational wave detector located in Italy.

What is the name of the gravitational wave detector located in the United States?

  1. LIGO-US

  2. VIRGO-US

  3. AIGO-US

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

LIGO-US is the name of the gravitational wave detector located in the United States.

What is the name of the gravitational wave detector located in Australia?

  1. LIGO-Australia

  2. VIRGO-Australia

  3. AIGO-Australia

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

AIGO-Australia is the name of the gravitational wave detector located in Australia.

What is the name of the gravitational wave detector located in Japan?

  1. LIGO-Japan

  2. VIRGO-Japan

  3. AIGO-Japan

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

AIGO-Japan is the name of the gravitational wave detector located in Japan.

What is the name of the gravitational wave detector located in China?

  1. LIGO-China

  2. VIRGO-China

  3. AIGO-China

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

AIGO-China is the name of the gravitational wave detector located in China.

What is the name of the gravitational wave detector located in South Korea?

  1. LIGO-South Korea

  2. VIRGO-South Korea

  3. AIGO-South Korea

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

AIGO-South Korea is the name of the gravitational wave detector located in South Korea.

What is the name of the gravitational wave detector located in Brazil?

  1. LIGO-Brazil

  2. VIRGO-Brazil

  3. AIGO-Brazil

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

AIGO-Brazil is the name of the gravitational wave detector located in Brazil.

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