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The Role of Government in Promoting Astronomy in India

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the role of the Indian government in promoting astronomy in the country.
Number of Questions: 16
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Which government agency is responsible for coordinating and promoting astronomy research in India?

  1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  2. Department of Science and Technology (DST)

  3. University Grants Commission (UGC)

  4. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is the nodal agency for astronomy research in India. It provides funding, coordinates research activities, and promotes collaboration among astronomers.

What is the name of the government-funded program that supports the development of astronomy infrastructure and research facilities in India?

  1. Indian Astronomy Infrastructure Development Program (IAIDP)

  2. Indian Astronomy Research and Development Program (IARDP)

  3. Indian Astronomy Education and Outreach Program (IAEOP)

  4. Indian Astronomy International Collaboration Program (IAICP)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Astronomy Infrastructure Development Program (IAIDP) is a government-funded program that provides support for the development of astronomy infrastructure and research facilities in India.

Which government agency is responsible for regulating and licensing space activities in India?

  1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  2. Department of Space (DoS)

  3. Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)

  4. Ministry of Defence (MoD)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is the government agency responsible for regulating and licensing space activities in India.

What is the name of the government-funded program that supports the development of human resources in astronomy in India?

  1. Indian Astronomy Human Resource Development Program (IAHRDP)

  2. Indian Astronomy Education and Outreach Program (IAEOP)

  3. Indian Astronomy International Collaboration Program (IAICP)

  4. Indian Astronomy Research and Development Program (IARDP)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Astronomy Human Resource Development Program (IAHRDP) is a government-funded program that supports the development of human resources in astronomy in India.

Which government agency is responsible for promoting astronomy education and outreach in India?

  1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  2. Department of Science and Technology (DST)

  3. University Grants Commission (UGC)

  4. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is the government agency responsible for promoting astronomy education and outreach in India.

What is the name of the government-funded program that supports the development of astronomy education and outreach programs in India?

  1. Indian Astronomy Education and Outreach Program (IAEOP)

  2. Indian Astronomy Human Resource Development Program (IAHRDP)

  3. Indian Astronomy International Collaboration Program (IAICP)

  4. Indian Astronomy Research and Development Program (IARDP)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Astronomy Education and Outreach Program (IAEOP) is a government-funded program that supports the development of astronomy education and outreach programs in India.

Which government agency is responsible for promoting international collaboration in astronomy research in India?

  1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  2. Department of Science and Technology (DST)

  3. University Grants Commission (UGC)

  4. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is the government agency responsible for promoting international collaboration in astronomy research in India.

What is the name of the government-funded program that supports international collaboration in astronomy research in India?

  1. Indian Astronomy International Collaboration Program (IAICP)

  2. Indian Astronomy Human Resource Development Program (IAHRDP)

  3. Indian Astronomy Education and Outreach Program (IAEOP)

  4. Indian Astronomy Research and Development Program (IARDP)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Astronomy International Collaboration Program (IAICP) is a government-funded program that supports international collaboration in astronomy research in India.

Which government agency is responsible for promoting the development of astronomy instrumentation and technology in India?

  1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  2. Department of Science and Technology (DST)

  3. University Grants Commission (UGC)

  4. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is the government agency responsible for promoting the development of astronomy instrumentation and technology in India.

What is the name of the government-funded program that supports the development of astronomy instrumentation and technology in India?

  1. Indian Astronomy Instrumentation and Technology Development Program (IAITDP)

  2. Indian Astronomy Human Resource Development Program (IAHRDP)

  3. Indian Astronomy Education and Outreach Program (IAEOP)

  4. Indian Astronomy International Collaboration Program (IAICP)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Astronomy Instrumentation and Technology Development Program (IAITDP) is a government-funded program that supports the development of astronomy instrumentation and technology in India.

Which government agency is responsible for promoting the development of astronomy data centers and archives in India?

  1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  2. Department of Science and Technology (DST)

  3. University Grants Commission (UGC)

  4. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is the government agency responsible for promoting the development of astronomy data centers and archives in India.

What is the name of the government-funded program that supports the development of astronomy data centers and archives in India?

  1. Indian Astronomy Data Center and Archive Development Program (IADCADP)

  2. Indian Astronomy Human Resource Development Program (IAHRDP)

  3. Indian Astronomy Education and Outreach Program (IAEOP)

  4. Indian Astronomy International Collaboration Program (IAICP)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Astronomy Data Center and Archive Development Program (IADCADP) is a government-funded program that supports the development of astronomy data centers and archives in India.

Which government agency is responsible for promoting the development of astronomy software and tools in India?

  1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  2. Department of Science and Technology (DST)

  3. University Grants Commission (UGC)

  4. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is the government agency responsible for promoting the development of astronomy software and tools in India.

What is the name of the government-funded program that supports the development of astronomy software and tools in India?

  1. Indian Astronomy Software and Tools Development Program (IASTDP)

  2. Indian Astronomy Human Resource Development Program (IAHRDP)

  3. Indian Astronomy Education and Outreach Program (IAEOP)

  4. Indian Astronomy International Collaboration Program (IAICP)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Astronomy Software and Tools Development Program (IASTDP) is a government-funded program that supports the development of astronomy software and tools in India.

Which government agency is responsible for promoting the development of astronomy museums and planetariums in India?

  1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  2. Department of Science and Technology (DST)

  3. University Grants Commission (UGC)

  4. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is the government agency responsible for promoting the development of astronomy museums and planetariums in India.

What is the name of the government-funded program that supports the development of astronomy museums and planetariums in India?

  1. Indian Astronomy Museums and Planetariums Development Program (IAMPDP)

  2. Indian Astronomy Human Resource Development Program (IAHRDP)

  3. Indian Astronomy Education and Outreach Program (IAEOP)

  4. Indian Astronomy International Collaboration Program (IAICP)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Astronomy Museums and Planetariums Development Program (IAMPDP) is a government-funded program that supports the development of astronomy museums and planetariums in India.

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