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Indian Astronomy and the Future of Space Exploration

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Who is considered the father of Indian astronomy?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is widely regarded as the father of Indian astronomy due to his significant contributions to the field, including the development of the heliocentric model of the solar system.

Which Indian astronomer proposed the idea of a spherical Earth rotating on its axis?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was the first Indian astronomer to propose the idea of a spherical Earth rotating on its axis, which was a revolutionary concept at the time.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical observatory located in Delhi?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Rashtrapati Bhavan

  3. Red Fort

  4. Qutub Minar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jantar Mantar is an ancient Indian astronomical observatory located in Delhi, India. It was constructed by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the early 18th century and consists of a collection of architectural structures designed for astronomical observations.

Which Indian space agency is responsible for the country's space exploration program?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  2. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

  3. European Space Agency (ESA)

  4. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the national space agency of India, responsible for the country's space exploration program.

What is the name of India's first artificial satellite?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

  4. INSAT


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was India's first artificial satellite, launched in 1975. It was named after the ancient Indian astronomer Aryabhata.

Which Indian astronaut became the first Indian to travel to space?

  1. Rakesh Sharma

  2. Kalpana Chawla

  3. Sunita Williams

  4. Yuri Gagarin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian astronaut to travel to space, aboard the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz T-11 in 1984.

What is the name of India's first lunar mission?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandrayaan-1 was India's first lunar mission, launched in 2008. It successfully orbited the Moon and conducted various scientific experiments.

Which Indian space probe was sent to Mars?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mangalyaan was India's first space probe sent to Mars, launched in 2013. It successfully entered Mars' orbit and conducted various scientific experiments.

What is the name of India's first human spaceflight mission?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gaganyaan is India's first human spaceflight mission, scheduled to launch in 2023. It aims to send three Indian astronauts to space for a period of seven days.

Which Indian astronomer developed the theory of planetary motion known as the 'mean motion theory'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II developed the theory of planetary motion known as the 'mean motion theory', which provided a more accurate method for calculating the positions of planets.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical text that contains detailed descriptions of astronomical phenomena?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brahma Siddhanta

  3. Vishnu Purana

  4. Rig Veda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surya Siddhanta is an ancient Indian astronomical text that contains detailed descriptions of astronomical phenomena, including the motions of planets, eclipses, and the positions of stars.

Which Indian astronomer developed the 'sine table' and 'cosine table', which were essential for trigonometric calculations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the 'sine table' and 'cosine table', which were essential for trigonometric calculations and played a significant role in the advancement of mathematics and astronomy.

What is the name of the Indian space telescope that is being developed to study the universe in infrared wavelengths?

  1. AstroSat

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) is an Indian space telescope that is being developed to study the universe in infrared wavelengths and is expected to provide valuable insights into the formation and evolution of galaxies and other cosmic structures.

Which Indian astronomer developed the 'Aryabhatiya', a seminal work that laid the foundation for Indian astronomy and mathematics?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed the 'Aryabhatiya', a seminal work that laid the foundation for Indian astronomy and mathematics. It covered various topics, including astronomy, mathematics, and astrology, and had a profound impact on the development of these fields.

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