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Astronomy Clubs and Societies in India: A Test of Your Knowledge

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Which of the following is the oldest astronomy club in India?

  1. Bombay Astronomical Society

  2. Astronomical Society of India

  3. Calcutta Astronomical Society

  4. Madras Astronomical Society


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bombay Astronomical Society was founded in 1872, making it the oldest astronomy club in India.

Which of the following is the largest astronomy club in India?

  1. Bombay Astronomical Society

  2. Astronomical Society of India

  3. Calcutta Astronomical Society

  4. Madras Astronomical Society


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Astronomical Society of India is the largest astronomy club in India, with over 2,000 members.

Which of the following astronomy clubs is based in Kolkata?

  1. Bombay Astronomical Society

  2. Astronomical Society of India

  3. Calcutta Astronomical Society

  4. Madras Astronomical Society


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Calcutta Astronomical Society is based in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Which of the following astronomy clubs is based in Chennai?

  1. Bombay Astronomical Society

  2. Astronomical Society of India

  3. Calcutta Astronomical Society

  4. Madras Astronomical Society


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Madras Astronomical Society is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Which of the following astronomy clubs publishes a journal?

  1. Bombay Astronomical Society

  2. Astronomical Society of India

  3. Calcutta Astronomical Society

  4. Madras Astronomical Society


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Astronomical Society of India publishes a journal called the Journal of the Astronomical Society of India.

Which of the following astronomy clubs organizes an annual astronomy conference?

  1. Bombay Astronomical Society

  2. Astronomical Society of India

  3. Calcutta Astronomical Society

  4. Madras Astronomical Society


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Astronomical Society of India organizes an annual astronomy conference called the Annual Conference of the Astronomical Society of India.

Which of the following astronomy clubs has a planetarium?

  1. Bombay Astronomical Society

  2. Astronomical Society of India

  3. Calcutta Astronomical Society

  4. Madras Astronomical Society


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bombay Astronomical Society has a planetarium called the Nehru Planetarium.

Which of the following astronomy clubs has an observatory?

  1. Bombay Astronomical Society

  2. Astronomical Society of India

  3. Calcutta Astronomical Society

  4. Madras Astronomical Society


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Calcutta Astronomical Society has an observatory called the Birla Planetarium.

Which of the following astronomy clubs offers public outreach programs?

  1. Bombay Astronomical Society

  2. Astronomical Society of India

  3. Calcutta Astronomical Society

  4. Madras Astronomical Society


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the astronomy clubs listed offer public outreach programs.

Which of the following astronomy clubs is involved in astronomical research?

  1. Bombay Astronomical Society

  2. Astronomical Society of India

  3. Calcutta Astronomical Society

  4. Madras Astronomical Society


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the astronomy clubs listed are involved in astronomical research.

Which of the following astronomy clubs is affiliated with the International Astronomical Union?

  1. Bombay Astronomical Society

  2. Astronomical Society of India

  3. Calcutta Astronomical Society

  4. Madras Astronomical Society


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Astronomical Society of India is affiliated with the International Astronomical Union.

Which of the following astronomy clubs is a member of the Federation of Astronomical Societies of India?

  1. Bombay Astronomical Society

  2. Astronomical Society of India

  3. Calcutta Astronomical Society

  4. Madras Astronomical Society


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the astronomy clubs listed are members of the Federation of Astronomical Societies of India.

Which of the following astronomy clubs has a website?

  1. Bombay Astronomical Society

  2. Astronomical Society of India

  3. Calcutta Astronomical Society

  4. Madras Astronomical Society


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the astronomy clubs listed have websites.

Which of the following astronomy clubs is active on social media?

  1. Bombay Astronomical Society

  2. Astronomical Society of India

  3. Calcutta Astronomical Society

  4. Madras Astronomical Society


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the astronomy clubs listed are active on social media.

Which of the following astronomy clubs is a good resource for information about astronomy in India?

  1. Bombay Astronomical Society

  2. Astronomical Society of India

  3. Calcutta Astronomical Society

  4. Madras Astronomical Society


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the astronomy clubs listed are good resources for information about astronomy in India.

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