Indian Research Institutions Involved in the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

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Which Indian research institution is primarily responsible for the search for extraterrestrial life?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  2. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)

  3. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

  4. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) is a research institute in India dedicated to the study of radio astronomy and astrophysics. It is one of the leading institutions in the world involved in the search for extraterrestrial life.

What is the name of the radio telescope used by NCRA for SETI research?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)

  2. Aryabhata Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  3. Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO)

  4. Udaipur Solar Observatory (USO)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) is a large radio telescope located in Khodad, India. It is used by NCRA for SETI research, as well as other astronomical observations.

Which Indian research institution is involved in the development of space missions for the search for extraterrestrial life?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  2. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)

  3. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

  4. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the national space agency of India. It is responsible for the development and launch of space missions, including those aimed at the search for extraterrestrial life.

What is the name of the ISRO mission that will search for habitable exoplanets?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. EXoPlanetSat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The EXoPlanetSat is a proposed ISRO mission that will search for habitable exoplanets. It is expected to be launched in the early 2030s.

Which Indian research institution is involved in the study of the origin and evolution of life in the universe?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  2. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)

  3. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

  4. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) is a research institute in India dedicated to the study of fundamental physics, mathematics, and biology. It is one of the leading institutions in the world involved in the study of the origin and evolution of life in the universe.

What is the name of the TIFR centre that focuses on the study of astrobiology?

  1. National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS)

  2. Harish-Chandra Research Institute (HRI)

  3. International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS)

  4. Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences (CIS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) is a research centre of TIFR that focuses on the study of astrobiology, as well as other areas of biology.

Which Indian research institution is involved in the development of instruments for the search for extraterrestrial life?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  2. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)

  3. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

  4. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) is a research institute in India dedicated to the study of astronomy and astrophysics. It is one of the leading institutions in the world involved in the development of instruments for the search for extraterrestrial life.

What is the name of the IIA instrument that is used to search for biosignatures in the atmospheres of exoplanets?

  1. Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO)

  2. Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO)

  3. Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT)

  4. Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) is a joint project of NASA and the German Aerospace Center (DLR). It is a modified Boeing 747SP aircraft that carries a 2.5-meter infrared telescope. SOFIA is used by IIA to search for biosignatures in the atmospheres of exoplanets.

Which Indian research institution is involved in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI)?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  2. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)

  3. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

  4. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) is a research institute in India dedicated to the study of radio astronomy and astrophysics. It is one of the leading institutions in the world involved in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI).

What is the name of the NCRA project that aims to detect radio signals from extraterrestrial civilizations?

  1. GMRT SETI Project

  2. ARIES SETI Project

  3. VBO SETI Project

  4. USO SETI Project


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The GMRT SETI Project is a project of NCRA that aims to detect radio signals from extraterrestrial civilizations using the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT).

Which Indian research institution is involved in the study of the habitability of exoplanets?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  2. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)

  3. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

  4. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) is a research institute in India dedicated to the study of astronomy and astrophysics. It is one of the leading institutions in the world involved in the study of the habitability of exoplanets.

What is the name of the IIA project that aims to identify potentially habitable exoplanets?

  1. IAO HabEx Project

  2. VBO HabEx Project

  3. HCT HabEx Project

  4. SOFIA HabEx Project


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IAO HabEx Project is a project of IIA that aims to identify potentially habitable exoplanets using the Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO).

Which Indian research institution is involved in the development of technologies for the detection of extraterrestrial life?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  2. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)

  3. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

  4. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the national space agency of India. It is responsible for the development and launch of space missions, including those aimed at the detection of extraterrestrial life.

What is the name of the ISRO project that aims to develop a lander for the search for extraterrestrial life on Mars?

  1. Mangalyaan-2

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. Aditya-2

  4. Mars Orbiter Mission-2


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mars Orbiter Mission-2 is a proposed ISRO mission that aims to develop a lander for the search for extraterrestrial life on Mars.

Which Indian research institution is involved in the study of the impact of extraterrestrial life on Earth?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  2. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)

  3. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

  4. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) is a research institute in India dedicated to the study of fundamental physics, mathematics, and biology. It is one of the leading institutions in the world involved in the study of the impact of extraterrestrial life on Earth.

What is the name of the TIFR project that aims to study the potential effects of extraterrestrial life on Earth's ecosystems?

  1. NCBS Astrobiology Project

  2. HRI Astrobiology Project

  3. ICTS Astrobiology Project

  4. CIS Astrobiology Project


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NCBS Astrobiology Project is a project of TIFR that aims to study the potential effects of extraterrestrial life on Earth's ecosystems.

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