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Role of Modern Indian Astronomers in Space Exploration

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about the significant contributions of modern Indian astronomers in the field of space exploration.
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Who is widely regarded as the father of modern Indian astronomy?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  4. Vikram Sarabhai


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Meghnad Saha's pioneering work on stellar atmospheres and ionization equilibrium laid the foundation for modern astrophysics.

Which Indian astronomer played a crucial role in the establishment of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. Homi J. Bhabha

  3. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  4. Vikram Sarabhai


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vikram Sarabhai is often referred to as the father of the Indian space program due to his instrumental role in establishing ISRO.

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

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  4. Vikram Sarabhai


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar's research on stellar evolution and the Chandrasekhar limit earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983.

Who was the first Indian woman to receive a doctorate in astrophysics?

  1. Jayanti Patel

  2. Kamal Rani

  3. Nirmala Prakash

  4. Aruna Asaf Ali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jayanti Patel was the first Indian woman to earn a doctorate in astrophysics, and she made significant contributions to the study of stellar evolution.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the cosmic microwave background radiation?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  4. George Smoot


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

George Smoot, an American astronomer of Indian origin, shared the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2006 for his work on the cosmic microwave background radiation.

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

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  4. T. Padmanabhan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

T. Padmanabhan is a renowned Indian astronomer who has made significant contributions to the study of the formation and evolution of galaxies.

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

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  4. B. R. Iyer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

B. R. Iyer is an Indian astronomer who has made significant contributions to the study of black holes and gravitational waves.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the search for extraterrestrial life?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  4. Jayant Narlikar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jayant Narlikar is an Indian astronomer who has made significant contributions to the search for extraterrestrial life.

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

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  4. R. K. Kaul


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

R. K. Kaul is an Indian astronomer who has made significant contributions to the study of the origin and evolution of the universe.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the study of quasars?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  4. V. K. Kapahi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

V. K. Kapahi is an Indian astronomer who has made significant contributions to the study of quasars.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the study of pulsars?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  4. Govind Swarup


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Govind Swarup is an Indian astronomer who has made significant contributions to the study of pulsars.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the study of cosmic rays?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  4. Homi J. Bhabha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Homi J. Bhabha is an Indian astronomer who has made significant contributions to the study of cosmic rays.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the study of solar physics?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  4. Vainu Bappu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vainu Bappu is an Indian astronomer who has made significant contributions to the study of solar physics.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the study of planetary science?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  4. U. R. Rao


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

U. R. Rao is an Indian astronomer who has made significant contributions to the study of planetary science.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the study of astrobiology?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  4. Chandra Wickramasinghe


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chandra Wickramasinghe is an Indian astronomer who has made significant contributions to the study of astrobiology.

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