The Role of Black Holes in Indian Astroparticle Physics Research

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Which Indian astrophysicist is known for his work on black hole physics and gravitational waves?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Govind Swarup

  4. Harish-Chandra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the study of black holes and gravitational waves. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work on the theory of the structure and evolution of stars.

What is the name of the Indian astrophysics institute that is involved in the study of black holes?

  1. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

  2. Indian Institute of Astrophysics

  3. Raman Research Institute

  4. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) is an Indian research institute that is involved in the study of black holes. It is located in Mumbai, India.

Which Indian astrophysicist is known for his work on the formation and evolution of black holes?

  1. Jayant Narlikar

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. Vikram Sarabhai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jayant Narlikar is an Indian astrophysicist who is known for his work on the formation and evolution of black holes. He is also known for his work on cosmology and gravitation.

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched to study black holes and other high-energy phenomena?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. RISAT-1


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Astrosat is an Indian satellite that was launched in 2015 to study black holes and other high-energy phenomena. It is the first Indian satellite to be dedicated to astronomy.

Which Indian astrophysicist is known for his work on the thermodynamics of black holes?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Govind Swarup

  4. Harish-Chandra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the study of black holes and gravitational waves. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work on the theory of the structure and evolution of stars.

What is the name of the Indian astrophysics institute that is involved in the study of gravitational waves?

  1. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

  2. Indian Institute of Astrophysics

  3. Raman Research Institute

  4. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) is an Indian research institute that is involved in the study of gravitational waves. It is located in Mumbai, India.

Which Indian astrophysicist is known for his work on the detection of gravitational waves?

  1. Jayant Narlikar

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. Vikram Sarabhai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jayant Narlikar is an Indian astrophysicist who is known for his work on the detection of gravitational waves. He is also known for his work on cosmology and gravitation.

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched to study gravitational waves?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. LIGO India


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

LIGO India is an Indian satellite that was launched in 2015 to study gravitational waves. It is the first Indian satellite to be dedicated to the study of gravitational waves.

Which Indian astrophysicist is known for his work on the black hole information paradox?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Govind Swarup

  4. Harish-Chandra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the study of black holes and gravitational waves. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work on the theory of the structure and evolution of stars.

What is the name of the Indian astrophysics institute that is involved in the study of the black hole information paradox?

  1. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

  2. Indian Institute of Astrophysics

  3. Raman Research Institute

  4. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) is an Indian research institute that is involved in the study of the black hole information paradox. It is located in Mumbai, India.

Which Indian astrophysicist is known for his work on the AdS/CFT correspondence?

  1. Jayant Narlikar

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. Vikram Sarabhai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jayant Narlikar is an Indian astrophysicist who is known for his work on the AdS/CFT correspondence. He is also known for his work on cosmology and gravitation.

What is the name of the Indian astrophysics institute that is involved in the study of the AdS/CFT correspondence?

  1. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

  2. Indian Institute of Astrophysics

  3. Raman Research Institute

  4. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) is an Indian research institute that is involved in the study of the AdS/CFT correspondence. It is located in Mumbai, India.

Which Indian astrophysicist is known for his work on the black hole firewall paradox?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Govind Swarup

  4. Harish-Chandra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the study of black holes and gravitational waves. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work on the theory of the structure and evolution of stars.

What is the name of the Indian astrophysics institute that is involved in the study of the black hole firewall paradox?

  1. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

  2. Indian Institute of Astrophysics

  3. Raman Research Institute

  4. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) is an Indian research institute that is involved in the study of the black hole firewall paradox. It is located in Mumbai, India.

Which Indian astrophysicist is known for his work on the black hole entropy?

  1. Jayant Narlikar

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. Vikram Sarabhai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jayant Narlikar is an Indian astrophysicist who is known for his work on the black hole entropy. He is also known for his work on cosmology and gravitation.

What is the name of the Indian astrophysics institute that is involved in the study of the black hole entropy?

  1. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

  2. Indian Institute of Astrophysics

  3. Raman Research Institute

  4. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) is an Indian research institute that is involved in the study of the black hole entropy. It is located in Mumbai, India.

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