Major Public Outreach and Astronomy Education Initiatives in India

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Which of the following is not a major public outreach and astronomy education initiative in India?

  1. Vigyan Prasar

  2. NCSTC

  3. IUCAA

  4. ISRO


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

ISRO is a space agency, not a public outreach or astronomy education initiative.

What is the name of the annual science festival organized by Vigyan Prasar?

  1. India International Science Festival

  2. National Science Festival

  3. Vigyan Mahotsav

  4. Science Mela


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vigyan Mahotsav is an annual science festival organized by Vigyan Prasar.

Which organization is responsible for the establishment of the Nehru Planetarium in New Delhi?

  1. Vigyan Prasar

  2. NCSTC

  3. IUCAA

  4. Ministry of Culture


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nehru Planetarium was established by the Ministry of Culture.

What is the name of the mobile science exhibition developed by NCSTC?

  1. Science Express

  2. Vigyan Rail

  3. Science on Wheels

  4. Mobile Science Lab


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Science Express is a mobile science exhibition developed by NCSTC.

Which of the following is not a major astronomy education initiative of IUCAA?

  1. Astronomy Olympiad

  2. Cosmic Quest

  3. Vigyan Prasar

  4. IUCAA Summer School


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vigyan Prasar is a public outreach initiative, not an astronomy education initiative.

What is the name of the annual astronomy education conference organized by IUCAA?

  1. Astronomy Olympiad

  2. Cosmic Quest

  3. IUCAA Summer School

  4. Astronomy Education Conference


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Astronomy Education Conference is an annual conference organized by IUCAA.

Which of the following is not a major public outreach initiative of ISRO?

  1. ISRO Open House

  2. ISRO Space Exhibition

  3. ISRO Science Quiz

  4. ISRO Space Museum


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

ISRO Space Museum is not a public outreach initiative of ISRO.

What is the name of the annual space science festival organized by ISRO?

  1. ISRO Open House

  2. ISRO Space Exhibition

  3. ISRO Science Quiz

  4. ISRO Space Festival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

ISRO Space Festival is an annual space science festival organized by ISRO.

Which organization is responsible for the establishment of the Regional Science Centres in India?

  1. Vigyan Prasar

  2. NCSTC

  3. IUCAA

  4. Ministry of Science and Technology


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Regional Science Centres in India were established by the Ministry of Science and Technology.

What is the name of the annual science communication conference organized by Vigyan Prasar?

  1. India International Science Festival

  2. National Science Festival

  3. Vigyan Mahotsav

  4. Science Communication Conference


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Science Communication Conference is an annual conference organized by Vigyan Prasar.

Which of the following is not a major astronomy education initiative of NCSTC?

  1. Astronomy Olympiad

  2. Cosmic Quest

  3. Vigyan Prasar

  4. NCSTC Summer School


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vigyan Prasar is a public outreach initiative, not an astronomy education initiative.

What is the name of the annual astronomy education conference organized by NCSTC?

  1. Astronomy Olympiad

  2. Cosmic Quest

  3. NCSTC Summer School

  4. Astronomy Education Conference


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Astronomy Education Conference is an annual conference organized by NCSTC.

Which of the following is not a major public outreach initiative of IUCAA?

  1. Astronomy Olympiad

  2. Cosmic Quest

  3. Vigyan Prasar

  4. IUCAA Summer School


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vigyan Prasar is a public outreach initiative, not an astronomy education initiative.

What is the name of the annual astronomy education conference organized by IUCAA?

  1. Astronomy Olympiad

  2. Cosmic Quest

  3. IUCAA Summer School

  4. Astronomy Education Conference


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Astronomy Education Conference is an annual conference organized by IUCAA.

Which of the following is not a major public outreach initiative of ISRO?

  1. ISRO Open House

  2. ISRO Space Exhibition

  3. ISRO Science Quiz

  4. ISRO Space Museum


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

ISRO Space Museum is not a public outreach initiative of ISRO.

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