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India's Role in the Search for Extraterrestrial Life: Exploring the Possibilities

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Which Indian space agency is responsible for coordinating India's efforts in the search for extraterrestrial life?

  1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  2. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

  3. European Space Agency (ESA)

  4. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ISRO is the nodal agency for India's space exploration and research activities, including those related to the search for extraterrestrial life.

What is the name of India's first dedicated mission to search for signs of life beyond Earth?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Astrosat

  4. Exoworlds


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Exoworlds mission, also known as the India-NASA Exoplanet Mission, is a joint venture between ISRO and NASA to search for exoplanets, or planets orbiting stars other than the Sun.

Which Indian telescope is used to study exoplanets and search for signs of life in the universe?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)

  2. Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT)

  3. Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA)

  4. Very Large Telescope (VLT)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The GMRT is a radio telescope located in Pune, India, and is used for a variety of astronomical observations, including the study of exoplanets and the search for extraterrestrial life.

What is the name of the Indian scientist who is a leading expert in the field of astrobiology?

  1. Dr. Jayant Narlikar

  2. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Dr. C. V. Raman

  4. Dr. Homi J. Bhabha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. Narlikar is a renowned astrophysicist and cosmologist who has made significant contributions to the field of astrobiology. He is known for his work on the anthropic principle and the search for extraterrestrial life.

Which Indian university has a dedicated center for the study of astrobiology?

  1. Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

  2. University of Delhi

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

  4. University of Mumbai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

IISc in Bangalore, India, has a dedicated Center for Astrobiology that conducts research on the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe.

What is the name of the Indian space probe that was sent to Mars in 2013 to search for signs of past or present life?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Astrosat

  4. Exoworlds


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mangalyaan, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission, was India's first interplanetary mission and was designed to study the Martian atmosphere, surface, and mineralogy, as well as search for signs of past or present life.

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the panspermia hypothesis, which suggests that life on Earth may have originated from elsewhere in the universe?

  1. Dr. Jayant Narlikar

  2. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Dr. C. V. Raman

  4. Dr. Homi J. Bhabha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. Narlikar is a proponent of the panspermia hypothesis and has written extensively on the possibility of life originating elsewhere in the universe and being transported to Earth via comets or asteroids.

What is the name of the Indian space telescope that is being developed to study exoplanets and search for signs of life in the universe?

  1. Astrosat

  2. Exoworlds

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Chandrayaan-1


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Astrosat, also known as the Indian Space Observatory, is a multi-wavelength space telescope that is being developed by ISRO to study a wide range of astronomical objects, including exoplanets and search for signs of life in the universe.

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) program?

  1. Dr. Jayant Narlikar

  2. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Dr. C. V. Raman

  4. Dr. Homi J. Bhabha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. Narlikar is a strong advocate for the SETI program and has been involved in several SETI initiatives, including the Search for Extraterrestrial Civilizations (SETEC) project.

What is the name of the Indian space mission that is being planned to search for signs of life on Jupiter's moon, Europa?

  1. Europa Clipper

  2. Juno

  3. Galileo

  4. Cassini-Huygens


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Europa Clipper is a NASA mission that is being planned to launch in 2024 to study Jupiter's moon, Europa, and search for signs of life in its subsurface ocean.

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the habitability of exoplanets and the search for biosignatures?

  1. Dr. Jayant Narlikar

  2. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Dr. C. V. Raman

  4. Dr. Homi J. Bhabha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. Narlikar has conducted extensive research on the habitability of exoplanets and the search for biosignatures, which are indicators of the presence of life.

What is the name of the Indian space mission that is being planned to search for signs of life on Mars?

  1. Mangalyaan-2

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Astrosat-2

  4. Exoworlds-2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mangalyaan-2 is a planned Indian space mission that aims to search for signs of life on Mars and study the Martian atmosphere and surface.

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the origin of life and the possibility of life beyond Earth?

  1. Dr. Jayant Narlikar

  2. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Dr. C. V. Raman

  4. Dr. Homi J. Bhabha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. Narlikar has written extensively on the origin of life and the possibility of life beyond Earth, and has proposed several theories on these topics.

What is the name of the Indian space mission that is being planned to study the habitability of Venus?

  1. Venus Orbiter

  2. Venus Express

  3. Magellan

  4. Pioneer Venus Orbiter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Venus Orbiter is a planned Indian space mission that aims to study the habitability of Venus and search for signs of past or present life.

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