The Role of Dark Matter in Indian International Relations

Description: Dark matter is a hypothetical type of matter that is thought to account for approximately 27% of the universe's mass and energy. It is invisible to direct observation, but its existence is inferred from its gravitational effects on visible matter. This quiz will test your knowledge about the role of dark matter in Indian international relations.
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Which Indian scientist first proposed the existence of dark matter?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Meghnad Saha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who first proposed the existence of dark matter in 1930.

What is the estimated percentage of dark matter in the universe?

  1. 27%

  2. 68%

  3. 4%

  4. 11%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dark matter is estimated to make up approximately 27% of the universe's mass and energy.

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2017 to study dark matter?

  1. AstroSat

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. RISAT-2B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

AstroSat is an Indian satellite that was launched in 2017 to study dark matter and other astrophysical phenomena.

Which Indian institution is a leading center for research on dark matter?

  1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics

  2. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research

  4. Harish-Chandra Research Institute


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research is a leading center for research on dark matter in India.

How does dark matter affect international relations?

  1. It is a source of conflict between countries.

  2. It is a source of cooperation between countries.

  3. It has no impact on international relations.

  4. It is a source of tension between countries.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dark matter is a source of cooperation between countries, as it is a shared scientific mystery that can be solved through international collaboration.

Which country has the most advanced dark matter research program?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. India

  4. Russia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States has the most advanced dark matter research program in the world.

What is the name of the international collaboration that is working to build a dark matter detector?

  1. LUX-ZEPLIN

  2. PandaX-4T

  3. XENONnT

  4. DarkSide-20k


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

LUX-ZEPLIN is an international collaboration that is working to build a dark matter detector.

What is the expected timeline for the detection of dark matter?

  1. Within the next 10 years

  2. Within the next 20 years

  3. Within the next 50 years

  4. Never


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The expected timeline for the detection of dark matter is within the next 20 years.

What are the potential benefits of detecting dark matter?

  1. It would help us to understand the universe better.

  2. It would lead to new technologies.

  3. It would help us to find new planets.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The potential benefits of detecting dark matter include a better understanding of the universe, new technologies, and the discovery of new planets.

What are the challenges associated with detecting dark matter?

  1. It is invisible to direct observation.

  2. It is very rare.

  3. It is difficult to distinguish from other types of matter.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The challenges associated with detecting dark matter include its invisibility to direct observation, its rarity, and the difficulty in distinguishing it from other types of matter.

How can India contribute to the global effort to detect dark matter?

  1. By building its own dark matter detector.

  2. By collaborating with other countries on dark matter research.

  3. By providing funding for dark matter research.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India can contribute to the global effort to detect dark matter by building its own dark matter detector, collaborating with other countries on dark matter research, and providing funding for dark matter research.

What is the role of the Indian government in promoting dark matter research?

  1. It provides funding for dark matter research.

  2. It creates policies that support dark matter research.

  3. It promotes international collaboration on dark matter research.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The role of the Indian government in promoting dark matter research includes providing funding for dark matter research, creating policies that support dark matter research, and promoting international collaboration on dark matter research.

What is the role of the Indian scientific community in promoting dark matter research?

  1. It conducts research on dark matter.

  2. It collaborates with other countries on dark matter research.

  3. It promotes public awareness of dark matter.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The role of the Indian scientific community in promoting dark matter research includes conducting research on dark matter, collaborating with other countries on dark matter research, and promoting public awareness of dark matter.

What is the role of the Indian public in promoting dark matter research?

  1. It can support dark matter research financially.

  2. It can promote public awareness of dark matter.

  3. It can encourage the government to support dark matter research.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The role of the Indian public in promoting dark matter research includes supporting dark matter research financially, promoting public awareness of dark matter, and encouraging the government to support dark matter research.

How can dark matter research benefit India?

  1. It can lead to new technologies.

  2. It can help India to become a leader in scientific research.

  3. It can promote international collaboration.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dark matter research can benefit India by leading to new technologies, helping India to become a leader in scientific research, and promoting international collaboration.

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