Key Government Initiatives for Astronomy Development

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Which government agency is responsible for promoting astronomy and space science in India?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  2. Department of Science and Technology (DST)

  3. Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)

  4. University Grants Commission (UGC)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is the nodal agency of the Government of India for promoting astronomy and space science in the country.

What is the name of the national program for the development of astronomy in India?

  1. Astronomy and Astrophysics Program (AAP)

  2. Space Science Program (SSP)

  3. Earth Science Program (ESP)

  4. Physical Sciences Program (PSP)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Program (AAP) is the national program for the development of astronomy in India.

Which government agency is responsible for funding astronomy research in India?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  2. Department of Science and Technology (DST)

  3. University Grants Commission (UGC)

  4. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is the primary government agency responsible for funding astronomy research in India.

Which government agency is responsible for regulating astronomy activities in India?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  2. Department of Science and Technology (DST)

  3. Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)

  4. University Grants Commission (UGC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the government agency responsible for regulating astronomy activities in India.

What is the name of the national observatory of India?

  1. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  2. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)

  3. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)

  4. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) is the national observatory of India.

Which government initiative aims to promote astronomy education and outreach in India?

  1. Astronomy and Astrophysics Program (AAP)

  2. Space Science Program (SSP)

  3. Earth Science Program (ESP)

  4. Physical Sciences Program (PSP)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Program (AAP) aims to promote astronomy education and outreach in India.

Which government initiative aims to develop advanced astronomical instruments and technologies in India?

  1. Astronomy and Astrophysics Program (AAP)

  2. Space Science Program (SSP)

  3. Earth Science Program (ESP)

  4. Physical Sciences Program (PSP)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Program (AAP) aims to develop advanced astronomical instruments and technologies in India.

Which government initiative aims to promote international collaboration in astronomy research?

  1. Astronomy and Astrophysics Program (AAP)

  2. Space Science Program (SSP)

  3. Earth Science Program (ESP)

  4. Physical Sciences Program (PSP)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Program (AAP) aims to promote international collaboration in astronomy research.

Which government initiative aims to promote the development of astronomy infrastructure in India?

  1. Astronomy and Astrophysics Program (AAP)

  2. Space Science Program (SSP)

  3. Earth Science Program (ESP)

  4. Physical Sciences Program (PSP)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Program (AAP) aims to promote the development of astronomy infrastructure in India.

Which government initiative aims to promote the development of astronomy manpower in India?

  1. Astronomy and Astrophysics Program (AAP)

  2. Space Science Program (SSP)

  3. Earth Science Program (ESP)

  4. Physical Sciences Program (PSP)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Program (AAP) aims to promote the development of astronomy manpower in India.

Which government initiative aims to promote the development of astronomy data archives in India?

  1. Astronomy and Astrophysics Program (AAP)

  2. Space Science Program (SSP)

  3. Earth Science Program (ESP)

  4. Physical Sciences Program (PSP)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Program (AAP) aims to promote the development of astronomy data archives in India.

Which government initiative aims to promote the development of astronomy education and outreach in India?

  1. Astronomy and Astrophysics Program (AAP)

  2. Space Science Program (SSP)

  3. Earth Science Program (ESP)

  4. Physical Sciences Program (PSP)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Program (AAP) aims to promote the development of astronomy education and outreach in India.

Which government initiative aims to promote the development of astronomy infrastructure in India?

  1. Astronomy and Astrophysics Program (AAP)

  2. Space Science Program (SSP)

  3. Earth Science Program (ESP)

  4. Physical Sciences Program (PSP)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Program (AAP) aims to promote the development of astronomy infrastructure in India.

Which government initiative aims to promote the development of astronomy manpower in India?

  1. Astronomy and Astrophysics Program (AAP)

  2. Space Science Program (SSP)

  3. Earth Science Program (ESP)

  4. Physical Sciences Program (PSP)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Program (AAP) aims to promote the development of astronomy manpower in India.

Which government initiative aims to promote the development of astronomy data archives in India?

  1. Astronomy and Astrophysics Program (AAP)

  2. Space Science Program (SSP)

  3. Earth Science Program (ESP)

  4. Physical Sciences Program (PSP)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Program (AAP) aims to promote the development of astronomy data archives in India.

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