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The Future of Astronomy in India: A Global Perspective

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the future of astronomy in India from a global perspective. It covers various aspects, including the role of international collaborations, the impact of technological advancements, and the challenges and opportunities for Indian astronomers.
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Which upcoming Indian space mission aims to study the Sun's corona and its impact on Earth's climate?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. Mangalyaan-2

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Aditya-L1 mission is a planned Indian space mission to study the Sun's corona and its impact on Earth's climate. It is expected to be launched in 2023.

Which international organization is responsible for coordinating global efforts in astronomy?

  1. International Astronomical Union (IAU)

  2. European Southern Observatory (ESO)

  3. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

  4. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is the international organization responsible for coordinating global efforts in astronomy. It was founded in 1919 and has over 12,000 members from more than 100 countries.

What is the name of the upcoming extremely large telescope being built in Chile, which will have a primary mirror with a diameter of 39 meters?

  1. Extremely Large Telescope (ELT)

  2. Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT)

  3. Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT)

  4. Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) is an upcoming extremely large telescope being built in Chile. It will have a primary mirror with a diameter of 39 meters, making it the largest optical telescope in the world.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his pioneering work on the formation and evolution of galaxies?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. C. V. Raman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work on the formation and evolution of stars. He is also known for his work on black holes and white dwarfs.

What is the name of the Indian astronomical observatory located in Ladakh, which is known for its high-altitude and clear skies?

  1. Hanle Observatory

  2. Udaipur Solar Observatory

  3. Vainu Bappu Observatory

  4. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hanle Observatory is an Indian astronomical observatory located in Ladakh, which is known for its high-altitude and clear skies. It is operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) and is used for observations in various fields of astronomy, including solar physics, stellar astronomy, and cosmology.

Which Indian space mission was launched in 2013 to study Mars' atmosphere and surface composition?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mangalyaan was an Indian space mission launched in 2013 to study Mars' atmosphere and surface composition. It was India's first interplanetary mission and successfully entered Mars' orbit in September 2014.

What is the name of the upcoming Indian space telescope, which is expected to be launched in 2025 and will study the universe in infrared wavelengths?

  1. ASTROSAT

  2. X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat)

  3. UVIT

  4. James Webb Space Telescope


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) is an upcoming Indian space telescope, which is expected to be launched in 2025. It will study the universe in infrared wavelengths and is expected to provide valuable insights into the formation and evolution of galaxies and black holes.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the origin and evolution of the universe?

  1. Jayant Narlikar

  2. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  3. Vikram Sarabhai

  4. Harish-Chandra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jayant Narlikar is an Indian astrophysicist and cosmologist who is known for his work on the origin and evolution of the universe. He is also known for his work on black holes and gravitational waves.

What is the name of the Indian space mission that was launched in 2008 to study the Moon's surface and composition?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandrayaan-1 was an Indian space mission that was launched in 2008 to study the Moon's surface and composition. It was India's first lunar mission and successfully entered lunar orbit in November 2008.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the formation and evolution of stars?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. C. V. Raman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work on the formation and evolution of stars. He is also known for his work on black holes and white dwarfs.

What is the name of the upcoming Indian space mission, which is expected to be launched in 2023 and will study the Sun's corona and its impact on Earth's climate?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. Mangalyaan-2

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Aditya-L1 mission is a planned Indian space mission to study the Sun's corona and its impact on Earth's climate. It is expected to be launched in 2023.

Which international organization is responsible for coordinating global efforts in astronomy?

  1. International Astronomical Union (IAU)

  2. European Southern Observatory (ESO)

  3. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

  4. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is the international organization responsible for coordinating global efforts in astronomy. It was founded in 1919 and has over 12,000 members from more than 100 countries.

What is the name of the upcoming extremely large telescope being built in Chile, which will have a primary mirror with a diameter of 39 meters?

  1. Extremely Large Telescope (ELT)

  2. Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT)

  3. Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT)

  4. Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) is an upcoming extremely large telescope being built in Chile. It will have a primary mirror with a diameter of 39 meters, making it the largest optical telescope in the world.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his pioneering work on the formation and evolution of galaxies?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. C. V. Raman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work on the formation and evolution of stars. He is also known for his work on black holes and white dwarfs.

What is the name of the Indian astronomical observatory located in Ladakh, which is known for its high-altitude and clear skies?

  1. Hanle Observatory

  2. Udaipur Solar Observatory

  3. Vainu Bappu Observatory

  4. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hanle Observatory is an Indian astronomical observatory located in Ladakh, which is known for its high-altitude and clear skies. It is operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) and is used for observations in various fields of astronomy, including solar physics, stellar astronomy, and cosmology.

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