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The Role of Government in Supporting Indian Astrology and Astronomy

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the role of government in supporting Indian astrology and astronomy. It covers various aspects of government involvement, such as funding, research, education, and preservation of cultural heritage.
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Which Indian government agency is responsible for promoting and coordinating research in astrology and astronomy?

  1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  2. University Grants Commission (UGC)

  3. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

  4. Ministry of Culture


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ministry of Culture, through its Department of Culture, is responsible for promoting and coordinating research in astrology and astronomy in India.

What is the name of the national institute in India dedicated to research in astrology and astronomy?

  1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)

  2. National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER)

  3. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)

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


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) is a national institute in India dedicated to research in astrophysics, astronomy, and related fields.

Which Indian government agency is responsible for regulating and licensing astrologers?

  1. Ministry of Home Affairs

  2. Ministry of Human Resource Development

  3. Ministry of Ayush

  4. Ministry of Law and Justice


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Ministry of Ayush, through its Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM), is responsible for regulating and licensing astrologers in India.

What is the name of the government-funded program that provides financial assistance to students pursuing higher education in astrology and astronomy?

  1. National Scholarship Scheme for Higher Education in Astrology and Astronomy

  2. Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Astrologers and Astronomers

  3. Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for Astrology and Astronomy

  4. University Grants Commission Scholarship Scheme for Astrology and Astronomy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Scholarship Scheme for Higher Education in Astrology and Astronomy is a government-funded program that provides financial assistance to students pursuing higher education in astrology and astronomy.

Which Indian government agency is responsible for preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of astrology and astronomy?

  1. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

  2. National Museum of India

  3. National Archives of India

  4. National Gallery of Modern Art


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is responsible for preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of astrology and astronomy in India, including ancient observatories and monuments related to these fields.

What is the name of the government-funded initiative that aims to promote public awareness and understanding of astrology and astronomy?

  1. National Science Communication Program

  2. Vigyan Prasar

  3. National Council of Science Museums

  4. Indian Science Congress Association


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vigyan Prasar is a government-funded initiative that aims to promote public awareness and understanding of science, including astrology and astronomy, through various outreach programs and initiatives.

Which Indian government agency is responsible for coordinating international cooperation in the field of astrology and astronomy?

  1. Ministry of External Affairs

  2. Department of Science and Technology

  3. Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR)

  4. Ministry of Earth Sciences


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ministry of External Affairs, through its diplomatic missions abroad, is responsible for coordinating international cooperation in the field of astrology and astronomy.

What is the name of the government-funded program that provides financial assistance to astrologers and astronomers for conducting research and attending international conferences?

  1. International Travel Grant for Astrologers and Astronomers

  2. Research Grant for Astrologers and Astronomers

  3. Conference Travel Grant for Astrologers and Astronomers

  4. International Collaboration Grant for Astrologers and Astronomers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Travel Grant for Astrologers and Astronomers is a government-funded program that provides financial assistance to astrologers and astronomers for attending international conferences and workshops.

Which Indian government agency is responsible for promoting the use of astrology and astronomy in education?

  1. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

  2. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

  3. University Grants Commission (UGC)

  4. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is responsible for promoting the use of astrology and astronomy in education by developing curriculum and textbooks for schools and colleges.

What is the name of the government-funded program that provides financial assistance to institutions for establishing and upgrading infrastructure for teaching and research in astrology and astronomy?

  1. Infrastructure Development Grant for Astrology and Astronomy Institutions

  2. Research Infrastructure Grant for Astrology and Astronomy Institutions

  3. Teaching Infrastructure Grant for Astrology and Astronomy Institutions

  4. Equipment Grant for Astrology and Astronomy Institutions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Infrastructure Development Grant for Astrology and Astronomy Institutions is a government-funded program that provides financial assistance to institutions for establishing and upgrading infrastructure for teaching and research in astrology and astronomy.

Which Indian government agency is responsible for regulating and monitoring the quality of education in astrology and astronomy?

  1. University Grants Commission (UGC)

  2. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

  3. National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)

  4. National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The University Grants Commission (UGC) is responsible for regulating and monitoring the quality of education in astrology and astronomy in India.

What is the name of the government-funded program that provides financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections for pursuing higher education in astrology and astronomy?

  1. Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Students from Economically Weaker Sections

  2. Top Class Scholarship Scheme for Students from Economically Weaker Sections

  3. Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme for Students from Economically Weaker Sections

  4. National Scholarship Scheme for Students from Economically Weaker Sections


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Students from Economically Weaker Sections is a government-funded program that provides financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections for pursuing higher education in astrology and astronomy.

Which Indian government agency is responsible for promoting the use of astrology and astronomy in various sectors such as agriculture, meteorology, and navigation?

  1. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

  2. India Meteorological Department (IMD)

  3. Directorate General of Shipping (DGS)

  4. Ministry of Earth Sciences


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ministry of Earth Sciences, through its various departments and organizations, is responsible for promoting the use of astrology and astronomy in various sectors such as agriculture, meteorology, and navigation.

What is the name of the government-funded program that provides financial assistance to astrologers and astronomers for conducting research on traditional Indian astrology and astronomy?

  1. Traditional Indian Astrology and Astronomy Research Grant

  2. Classical Indian Astrology and Astronomy Research Grant

  3. Vedic Astrology and Astronomy Research Grant

  4. Ancient Indian Astrology and Astronomy Research Grant


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Traditional Indian Astrology and Astronomy Research Grant is a government-funded program that provides financial assistance to astrologers and astronomers for conducting research on traditional Indian astrology and astronomy.

Which Indian government agency is responsible for promoting international cooperation in the field of traditional Indian astrology and astronomy?

  1. Ministry of External Affairs

  2. Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR)

  3. Ministry of Ayush

  4. Ministry of Culture


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ministry of External Affairs, through its diplomatic missions abroad, is responsible for promoting international cooperation in the field of traditional Indian astrology and astronomy.

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