To explain the observed discrepancy between the mass of the universe and the mass of visible matter.

To account for the gravitational lensing effects observed in distant galaxies.

To explain the cosmic microwave background radiation.

To provide an explanation for the accelerated expansion of the universe.

Dr. Jayant Narlikar

Dr. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

Dr. Homi J. Bhabha

The Indian Dark Matter hypothesis proposes a different composition for dark matter particles.

The Indian Dark Matter hypothesis suggests a modified theory of gravity.

The Indian Dark Matter hypothesis predicts a different distribution of dark matter in the universe.

The Indian Dark Matter hypothesis challenges the existence of dark matter altogether.

The rotation curves of galaxies

The gravitational lensing of distant objects

The cosmic microwave background radiation

The abundance of light elements in the universe

The Bullet Cluster

The Great Attractor

The Hubble Deep Field

The Sloan Digital Sky Survey

To provide a more comprehensive explanation for the observed properties of the universe.

To reconcile the Indian Dark Matter hypothesis with the standard model of cosmology.

To develop new observational techniques to detect dark matter particles.

To explore the potential implications of the Indian Dark Matter hypothesis for fundamental physics.

By introducing a cosmological constant in the equations of general relativity.

By proposing a modification to the theory of gravity, such as MOND.

By postulating the existence of a dark energy component in the universe.

By suggesting that the universe is undergoing a phase transition.

A different evolution of galaxies and large-scale structures in the universe.

A modified understanding of the formation and properties of black holes.

A resolution to the lithium abundance problem in Big Bang nucleosynthesis.

A unified theory of gravity that encompasses both general relativity and quantum mechanics.

It is widely accepted as the leading explanation for dark matter.

It is considered a viable alternative to the conventional Cold Dark Matter model.

It is still a highly speculative and controversial hypothesis.

It has been largely abandoned in favor of other dark matter theories.

The existence of dark matter halos around galaxies.

The presence of a dark matter disk in the Milky Way.

The formation of massive black holes at the centers of galaxies.

The accelerated expansion of the universe.

The lack of direct detection experiments that have conclusively identified dark matter particles.

The absence of a clear theoretical framework that fully explains the properties of dark matter.

The difficulty in reconciling the Indian Dark Matter hypothesis with observations such as the Bullet Cluster.

All of the above.

A revision of the standard cosmological model.

A deeper understanding of the nature of dark matter and its role in the universe.

The development of new observational techniques to study dark matter.

All of the above.

It represents a major contribution to the field of astrophysics by Indian scientists.

It challenges conventional wisdom and encourages the exploration of alternative theories.

It has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of the universe and its composition.

All of the above.

It provides an explanation for the observed distribution of galaxies and galaxy clusters.

It helps explain the formation and evolution of cosmic structures such as superclusters and filaments.

It sheds light on the role of dark matter in shaping the universe's architecture.

All of the above.

Developing more sophisticated observational techniques to detect dark matter particles.

Conducting theoretical studies to refine and extend the predictions of the Indian Dark Matter hypothesis.

Searching for evidence of dark matter in astrophysical phenomena such as galaxy mergers and gravitational lensing.

All of the above.