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Funding and Support for Astronomy Research in India

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Which Indian government agency is primarily responsible for funding and supporting astronomy research in the country?

  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)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is the nodal agency in India for promoting, coordinating, and supporting scientific research and development, including astronomy research.

What is the name of the DST program specifically dedicated to funding astronomy research in India?

  1. Astronomy and Astrophysics Program (AAP)

  2. Space Science Program (SSP)

  3. Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Program (EASP)

  4. Physical Sciences Program (PSP)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Program (AAP) is a DST program that provides financial support for research projects in astronomy and astrophysics, including observational, theoretical, and computational studies.

Which Indian government agency is responsible for operating and maintaining the country's national observatories?

  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)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is responsible for operating and maintaining the country's national observatories, including the Vainu Bappu Observatory in Kavalur, Tamil Nadu, and the Giant Meterwave Radio Telescope (GMRT) in Khodad, Maharashtra.

What is the name of the ISRO program that provides financial support for astronomy research projects?

  1. Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Program (AARP)

  2. Space Science Research Program (SSRP)

  3. Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Research Program (EASRP)

  4. Physical Sciences Research Program (PSRP)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Program (AARP) is an ISRO program that provides financial support for research projects in astronomy and astrophysics, including observational, theoretical, and computational studies.

Which Indian government agency is responsible for promoting and coordinating astronomy education and outreach activities in the country?

  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)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The University Grants Commission (UGC) is responsible for promoting and coordinating astronomy education and outreach activities in the country, including supporting astronomy departments and programs in universities and colleges.

What is the name of the UGC program that provides financial support for astronomy education and outreach activities in India?

  1. Astronomy and Astrophysics Education and Outreach Program (AAEOP)

  2. Space Science Education and Outreach Program (SSEOP)

  3. Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Education and Outreach Program (EASEOP)

  4. Physical Sciences Education and Outreach Program (PSEOP)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Education and Outreach Program (AAEOP) is a UGC program that provides financial support for astronomy education and outreach activities in India, including workshops, conferences, and public lectures.

Which Indian government agency is responsible for promoting and coordinating international cooperation in astronomy research?

  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)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is responsible for promoting and coordinating international cooperation in astronomy research, including facilitating collaborations between Indian and foreign astronomers.

What is the name of the DST program that provides financial support for international collaborations in astronomy research?

  1. International Astronomy and Astrophysics Collaboration Program (IAACP)

  2. International Space Science Collaboration Program (ISSCP)

  3. International Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Collaboration Program (IEASCP)

  4. International Physical Sciences Collaboration Program (IPSCP)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Astronomy and Astrophysics Collaboration Program (IAACP) is a DST program that provides financial support for international collaborations in astronomy research, including joint research projects, workshops, and conferences.

Which Indian government agency is responsible for providing financial support for astronomy research infrastructure in the country?

  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)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is responsible for providing financial support for astronomy research infrastructure in the country, including telescopes, observatories, and data centers.

What is the name of the DST program that provides financial support for astronomy research infrastructure in India?

  1. Astronomy and Astrophysics Infrastructure Program (AAIP)

  2. Space Science Infrastructure Program (SSIP)

  3. Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Infrastructure Program (EASIP)

  4. Physical Sciences Infrastructure Program (PSIP)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Infrastructure Program (AAIP) is a DST program that provides financial support for astronomy research infrastructure in India, including telescopes, observatories, and data centers.

Which Indian government agency is responsible for promoting and coordinating astronomy-related public outreach activities in the country?

  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)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is responsible for promoting and coordinating astronomy-related public outreach activities in the country, including organizing public lectures, workshops, and exhibitions.

What is the name of the ISRO program that promotes and coordinates astronomy-related public outreach activities in India?

  1. Astronomy and Astrophysics Public Outreach Program (AAPOP)

  2. Space Science Public Outreach Program (SSPOP)

  3. Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Public Outreach Program (EASPOP)

  4. Physical Sciences Public Outreach Program (PSPOP)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Public Outreach Program (AAPOP) is an ISRO program that promotes and coordinates astronomy-related public outreach activities in India, including organizing public lectures, workshops, and exhibitions.

Which Indian government agency is responsible for providing financial support for 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)

Show answer
Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is the nodal agency in India for promoting, coordinating, and supporting scientific research and development, including astronomy research.

What is the name of the DST program specifically dedicated to funding astronomy research in India?

  1. Astronomy and Astrophysics Program (AAP)

  2. Space Science Program (SSP)

  3. Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Program (EASP)

  4. Physical Sciences Program (PSP)

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Program (AAP) is a DST program that provides financial support for research projects in astronomy and astrophysics, including observational, theoretical, and computational studies.

Which Indian government agency is responsible for operating and maintaining the country's national observatories?

  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)

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is responsible for operating and maintaining the country's national observatories, including the Vainu Bappu Observatory in Kavalur, Tamil Nadu, and the Giant Meterwave Radio Telescope (GMRT) in Khodad, Maharashtra.

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