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Indian Contributions to Astrophysics Instrumentation: Developing Cutting-Edge Tools for Discovery

Description: This quiz aims to evaluate your understanding of India's contributions to the field of astrophysics instrumentation, particularly in the development of cutting-edge tools that have enabled significant discoveries in the cosmos.
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Which Indian institution is renowned for its contributions to the development of advanced astronomical instrumentation?

  1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)

  2. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

  3. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

TIFR, particularly its Center for Excellence in Basic Sciences (CEBS), has played a leading role in the development of innovative astronomical instrumentation, including the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) and the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA).

What is the name of the Indian-led mission that aims to study the Sun's corona?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Saras


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

Which Indian scientist is credited with developing the first indigenous X-ray telescope?

  1. Dr. Biman B. Nath

  2. Dr. Jayant V. Narlikar

  3. Dr. Yash Pal

  4. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. Biman B. Nath, a renowned Indian astrophysicist, is widely recognized for developing the first indigenous X-ray telescope in India.

What is the name of the Indian satellite that carries a payload dedicated to studying cosmic rays?

  1. INSAT-3D

  2. GSAT-17

  3. IRNSS-1H

  4. ASTROSAT


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

ASTROSAT, also known as India's first dedicated astronomy satellite, carries a payload specifically designed to study cosmic rays and other high-energy phenomena.

Which Indian-made instrument is part of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)?

  1. Near-Infrared Spectrograph (NIRSpec)

  2. Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI)

  3. Tunable Filter Imager (TFI)

  4. Fine Guidance Sensor/Near-Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph (FGS/NIRISS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Near-Infrared Spectrograph (NIRSpec) is an Indian-made instrument that is part of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). It is designed to study the chemical composition and physical properties of distant galaxies and exoplanets.

What is the name of the Indian-led project that aims to build a next-generation radio telescope?

  1. Square Kilometre Array (SKA)

  2. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)

  3. Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA)

  4. Very Large Telescope (VLT)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) is an international project led by India, Australia, and South Africa to build the world's largest radio telescope. It aims to revolutionize our understanding of the universe by exploring cosmic mysteries and detecting faint radio signals.

Which Indian scientist is known for his pioneering work in the field of gravitational waves?

  1. Dr. C. V. Vishveshwara

  2. Dr. S. Chandrasekhar

  3. Dr. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. C. V. Vishveshwara, an eminent Indian physicist, made significant contributions to the field of gravitational waves. His work laid the foundation for the eventual detection of gravitational waves by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO).

What is the name of the Indian-led project that aims to study the cosmic microwave background radiation?

  1. Cosmic Microwave Background Experiment (CMBEx)

  2. Dark Energy Survey (DES)

  3. Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS)

  4. Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey (BOSS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cosmic Microwave Background Experiment (CMBEx) is an Indian-led project that aims to study the cosmic microwave background radiation, the leftover radiation from the Big Bang. It is designed to probe the early universe and investigate fundamental cosmological parameters.

Which Indian institution is responsible for operating the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)?

  1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)

  2. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

  3. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR)


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA), a part of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), is responsible for operating the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT).

What is the name of the Indian-led project that aims to build a next-generation gamma-ray telescope?

  1. Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA)

  2. High Energy Stereoscopic System (HESS)

  3. Major Atmospheric Gamma Imaging Cherenkov Telescope (MAGIC)

  4. VERITAS (Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA) is an international project led by India, Germany, and Japan to build the world's largest gamma-ray telescope. It aims to study the most energetic phenomena in the universe, such as supernova remnants and active galactic nuclei.

Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to the development of the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA)?

  1. Dr. Jayant V. Narlikar

  2. Dr. Yash Pal

  3. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

  4. Dr. R. N. Iyengar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dr. R. N. Iyengar, a renowned Indian astrophysicist, played a key role in the development of the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA). He led the Indian team that designed and built the ALMA Band 9 receivers.

What is the name of the Indian-led project that aims to study the polarization of the cosmic microwave background radiation?

  1. Cosmic Microwave Background Polarization Experiment (CMBPol)

  2. Dark Energy Survey (DES)

  3. Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS)

  4. Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey (BOSS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cosmic Microwave Background Polarization Experiment (CMBPol) is an Indian-led project that aims to study the polarization of the cosmic microwave background radiation. It is designed to probe the early universe and investigate fundamental cosmological parameters.

Which Indian institution is responsible for operating the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile?

  1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)

  2. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

  3. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR)


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA), a part of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), is responsible for operating the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile.

What is the name of the Indian-led project that aims to build a next-generation neutrino telescope?

  1. India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO)

  2. IceCube Neutrino Observatory

  3. Super-Kamiokande Neutrino Detector

  4. Borexino Neutrino Experiment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) is a proposed Indian project to build a next-generation neutrino telescope. It aims to study neutrinos from various astrophysical sources, such as supernovae and active galactic nuclei.

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