Indian Studies of Solar Wind

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Which Indian satellite was the first to study the solar wind?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Rohini

  3. Chandrayaan-1

  4. Mars Orbiter Mission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Aryabhata satellite, launched in 1975, was the first Indian satellite to study the solar wind. It carried a solar wind experiment that measured the flux, velocity, and temperature of the solar wind particles.

What is the name of the instrument onboard the Chandrayaan-1 mission that studied the solar wind?

  1. Solar Wind Experiment (SWE)

  2. X-ray Spectrometer (XRS)

  3. Terrain Mapping Camera (TMC)

  4. High Energy X-ray Spectrometer (HEX)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Solar Wind Experiment (SWE) onboard the Chandrayaan-1 mission was designed to study the solar wind plasma and its interaction with the lunar surface. It measured the flux, velocity, and temperature of the solar wind particles.

Which Indian space mission was the first to study the solar wind in the Martian environment?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Rohini

  3. Chandrayaan-1

  4. Mars Orbiter Mission


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mars Orbiter Mission, launched in 2013, was the first Indian space mission to study the solar wind in the Martian environment. It carried a Solar Wind Analyzer (SWA) instrument that measured the flux, velocity, and temperature of the solar wind particles.

What is the primary goal of the Indian Solar Wind Mission (ISWM)?

  1. To study the solar wind in the interplanetary space

  2. To study the solar wind interaction with the Earth's magnetosphere

  3. To study the solar wind interaction with the Martian atmosphere

  4. To study the solar wind interaction with the lunar surface


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary goal of the Indian Solar Wind Mission (ISWM) is to study the solar wind in the interplanetary space, including its properties, variations, and interaction with the Earth's magnetic field.

Which Indian scientist is known for his pioneering work in the field of solar wind research?

  1. Vikram Sarabhai

  2. Homi J. Bhabha

  3. U. R. Rao

  4. G. Madhavan Nair


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vikram Sarabhai is known as the father of the Indian space program. He played a crucial role in establishing the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and initiating research in various areas of space science, including solar wind studies.

What is the name of the Indian satellite that is planned to study the solar wind in the Sun's corona?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mars Orbiter Mission-2

  4. Venus Orbiter Mission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Aditya-L1 mission is a planned Indian satellite that will study the solar wind in the Sun's corona. It will be placed in a halo orbit around the Sun's L1 Lagrange point, which is located about 1.5 million kilometers from Earth.

Which Indian space agency is responsible for conducting solar wind research?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  2. Department of Space (DOS)

  3. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

  4. European Space Agency (ESA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the national space agency of India. It is responsible for conducting solar wind research and other space science missions.

What is the name of the first Indian solar wind instrument to be flown on an international space mission?

  1. Solar Wind Experiment (SWE) on Chandrayaan-1

  2. Solar Wind Analyzer (SWA) on Mars Orbiter Mission

  3. Plasma Analyzer Package (PAP) on Aditya-L1

  4. Solar Wind Monitor (SWM) on ISWM


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Solar Wind Experiment (SWE) onboard the Chandrayaan-1 mission was the first Indian solar wind instrument to be flown on an international space mission.

Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to the understanding of solar wind interaction with the Earth's magnetosphere?

  1. J. N. Goswami

  2. R. S. Dabas

  3. V. K. Verma

  4. N. U. Desai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

J. N. Goswami is known for his contributions to the understanding of solar wind interaction with the Earth's magnetosphere. He has conducted extensive research on the dynamics of the magnetosphere and its response to solar wind variations.

What is the name of the Indian satellite that is planned to study the solar wind in the Earth's magnetosphere?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mars Orbiter Mission-2

  4. Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission (MMS)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission (MMS) is a NASA mission that is studying the Earth's magnetosphere. It consists of four identical spacecraft that fly in a tetrahedral formation to measure the electric and magnetic fields in the magnetosphere.

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the solar wind interaction with the Martian atmosphere?

  1. M. B. Bhandari

  2. Y. S. N. Murthy

  3. K. Sivaraman

  4. P. C. Agrawal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

M. B. Bhandari is known for his work on the solar wind interaction with the Martian atmosphere. He has studied the effects of solar wind on the Martian surface and atmosphere, including the formation of dust storms and the erosion of the Martian surface.

What is the name of the Indian satellite that is planned to study the solar wind in the lunar environment?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mars Orbiter Mission-2

  4. Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Chandrayaan-2 mission is an Indian lunar mission that includes a lunar orbiter, a lander, and a rover. The orbiter carries a Solar Wind Experiment (SWE) that will study the solar wind in the lunar environment.

Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to the understanding of solar wind interaction with the lunar surface?

  1. G. Madhavan Nair

  2. K. Kasturirangan

  3. U. R. Rao

  4. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

U. R. Rao is known for his contributions to the understanding of solar wind interaction with the lunar surface. He has conducted extensive research on the effects of solar wind on the lunar surface, including the formation of lunar regolith and the erosion of the lunar surface.

What is the name of the Indian satellite that is planned to study the solar wind in the interplanetary space?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mars Orbiter Mission-2

  4. Indian Solar Wind Mission (ISWM)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Solar Wind Mission (ISWM) is a planned Indian satellite that will study the solar wind in the interplanetary space. It will be placed in a halo orbit around the Sun's L1 Lagrange point, which is located about 1.5 million kilometers from Earth.

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