The Future of Indian Astronomy and the Study of Stars

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Which Indian telescope is expected to be launched in the near future to study the universe?

  1. ASTROSAT

  2. JWST

  3. TMT

  4. GMT


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ASTROSAT is an Indian space observatory that was launched in 2015 to study the universe in X-ray, optical, and ultraviolet wavelengths.

What is the name of the upcoming Indian observatory that will be used to study gravitational waves?

  1. LIGO India

  2. VIRGO India

  3. Einstein Telescope

  4. LISA India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

LIGO India is a proposed gravitational wave observatory that will be built in India as part of the international LIGO collaboration.

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on black holes and gravitational waves?

  1. C.V. Raman

  2. Homi J. Bhabha

  3. Vikram Sarabhai

  4. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work on the theory of black holes.

What is the name of the upcoming Indian mission to Mars?

  1. Mangalyaan 2

  2. Chandrayaan 3

  3. Aditya L1

  4. NISAR


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mangalyaan 2 is an upcoming Indian mission to Mars that is scheduled to be launched in 2024.

Which Indian space agency is responsible for the development and launch of Indian satellites and rockets?

  1. ISRO

  2. DRDO

  3. HAL

  4. NTRO


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ISRO is the Indian Space Research Organisation, which is responsible for the development and launch of Indian satellites and rockets.

What is the name of the upcoming Indian mission to study the Sun?

  1. Aditya L1

  2. Chandrayaan 3

  3. Mangalyaan 2

  4. NISAR


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aditya L1 is an upcoming Indian mission to study the Sun that is scheduled to be launched in 2023.

Which Indian satellite is used to study the Earth's atmosphere and climate?

  1. INSAT-3D

  2. Kalpana-1

  3. Megha-Tropiques

  4. SARAL


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

INSAT-3D is an Indian satellite that is used to study the Earth's atmosphere and climate.

What is the name of the upcoming Indian mission to study the Moon?

  1. Chandrayaan 3

  2. Mangalyaan 2

  3. Aditya L1

  4. NISAR


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandrayaan 3 is an upcoming Indian mission to study the Moon that is scheduled to be launched in 2023.

Which Indian satellite is used to study the Earth's oceans?

  1. Oceansat-2

  2. INSAT-3D

  3. Kalpana-1

  4. Megha-Tropiques


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Oceansat-2 is an Indian satellite that is used to study the Earth's oceans.

What is the name of the upcoming Indian mission to study the Earth's surface?

  1. NISAR

  2. Chandrayaan 3

  3. Mangalyaan 2

  4. Aditya L1


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NISAR is an upcoming Indian mission to study the Earth's surface that is scheduled to be launched in 2023.

Which Indian satellite is used to study the Earth's land surface?

  1. Resourcesat-2

  2. INSAT-3D

  3. Kalpana-1

  4. Megha-Tropiques


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Resourcesat-2 is an Indian satellite that is used to study the Earth's land surface.

What is the name of the upcoming Indian mission to study the Earth's atmosphere?

  1. Megha-Tropiques

  2. Chandrayaan 3

  3. Mangalyaan 2

  4. Aditya L1


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Megha-Tropiques is an upcoming Indian mission to study the Earth's atmosphere that is scheduled to be launched in 2023.

Which Indian satellite is used to study the Earth's gravity field?

  1. GRACE-FO

  2. INSAT-3D

  3. Kalpana-1

  4. Megha-Tropiques


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

GRACE-FO is an Indian satellite that is used to study the Earth's gravity field.

What is the name of the upcoming Indian mission to study the Earth's magnetic field?

  1. SWARM

  2. Chandrayaan 3

  3. Mangalyaan 2

  4. Aditya L1


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

SWARM is an upcoming Indian mission to study the Earth's magnetic field that is scheduled to be launched in 2023.

Which Indian satellite is used to study the Earth's ionosphere?

  1. SROSS-C2

  2. INSAT-3D

  3. Kalpana-1

  4. Megha-Tropiques


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

SROSS-C2 is an Indian satellite that is used to study the Earth's ionosphere.

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