Astrobiology in India: Searching for Life Beyond Earth Online Test

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Astrobiology in India: Searching for Life Beyond Earth

Description: Astrobiology in India: Searching for Life Beyond Earth
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Tags: astrobiology exoplanets life beyond earth indian astronomy

What is the primary focus of astrobiology?

Studying the origin and evolution of life on Earth
Searching for life beyond Earth
Understanding the conditions necessary for life to exist
All of the above

Which Indian space agency is responsible for astrobiology research?

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
European Space Agency (ESA)
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

What is the name of ISRO's dedicated astrobiology mission?

Mangalyaan
Chandrayaan-2
Astrosat
NISAR

What is the primary objective of the Astrosat mission?

To study the origin and evolution of galaxies
To search for exoplanets
To study the properties of black holes and neutron stars
To study the cosmic microwave background

Which instrument on Astrosat is specifically designed for exoplanet detection?

Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (UVIT)
Large Area X-ray Proportional Counter (LAXPC)
Scanning Sky Monitor (SSM)
Cadmium Zinc Telluride Imager (CZTI)

What is the significance of UVIT in exoplanet detection?

It can detect exoplanets directly
It can detect exoplanets indirectly by observing their transits
It can study the atmospheres of exoplanets
It can measure the masses of exoplanets

How many exoplanets has Astrosat discovered to date?

0
1
5
10

What is the name of the first exoplanet discovered by Astrosat?

HAT-P-7b
Kepler-452b
TRAPPIST-1e
Proxima Centauri b

What is the significance of HAT-P-7b's discovery?

It is the first exoplanet discovered by an Indian space agency
It is the first exoplanet discovered in the habitable zone of its host star
It is the first exoplanet discovered with a mass similar to Earth's
It is the first exoplanet discovered with a thick atmosphere

What are the future plans for astrobiology research in India?

To launch more dedicated astrobiology missions
To collaborate with international space agencies on astrobiology projects
To establish an astrobiology research center
All of the above

How does astrobiology contribute to our understanding of the universe?

It helps us understand the origin and evolution of life
It helps us search for life beyond Earth
It helps us understand the conditions necessary for life to exist
All of the above

Why is the search for life beyond Earth important?

It can help us understand the diversity of life in the universe
It can help us understand the conditions necessary for life to exist
It can help us understand the origin and evolution of life
All of the above

What are some of the challenges in searching for life beyond Earth?

The vastness of space
The difficulty of detecting life on other planets
The lack of technology to travel to other planets
All of the above

What are some of the promising signs that life may exist beyond Earth?

The discovery of exoplanets in habitable zones
The presence of water on other planets
The detection of organic molecules in space
All of the above

What is the ultimate goal of astrobiology?

To find life beyond Earth
To understand the origin and evolution of life
To understand the conditions necessary for life to exist
All of the above

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