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The Contribution of Indian Institutions to the Study of Dark Energy

Description: This quiz focuses on the contributions made by Indian institutions to the study of dark energy, a mysterious force that is believed to be responsible for the accelerating expansion of the universe.
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Which Indian institution is renowned for its contributions to the study of dark energy?

  1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)

  2. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

  3. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  4. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

TIFR is a premier research institute in India that has made significant contributions to the study of dark energy through its theoretical and observational research.

Which Indian scientist is known for his pioneering work on dark energy?

  1. Dr. Jayant Narlikar

  2. Dr. T. Padmanabhan

  3. Dr. Biman Nath

  4. Dr. H. S. Mani


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dr. Padmanabhan is a renowned Indian physicist and cosmologist who has made significant contributions to the study of dark energy, including his work on modified theories of gravity and the holographic principle.

What is the name of the Indian satellite mission dedicated to studying dark energy?

  1. AstroSat

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. GSAT-15


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

AstroSat is a multi-wavelength space observatory launched by ISRO in 2015, which includes instruments designed to study dark energy and other astrophysical phenomena.

Which Indian telescope is used for observations related to dark energy research?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)

  2. Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT)

  3. Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO)

  4. Devasthal Optical Telescope (DOT)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

GMRT is a radio telescope located in Pune, India, which has been used for observations of distant galaxies and quasars to study the expansion history of the universe and constrain dark energy models.

What is the primary method used by Indian institutions to study dark energy?

  1. Observational Cosmology

  2. Theoretical Cosmology

  3. Numerical Simulations

  4. Laboratory Experiments


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indian institutions primarily use observational cosmology, involving the study of distant galaxies, supernovae, and other cosmic objects, to gather data and infer the properties of dark energy.

Which Indian institution is involved in the international Dark Energy Survey (DES)?

  1. IIA

  2. TIFR

  3. NCRA

  4. ISRO


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

IIA is a partner in the international DES collaboration, which aims to study dark energy through observations of distant galaxies and supernovae.

What is the name of the Indian initiative focused on dark energy research?

  1. Indian Dark Energy Initiative (IDEI)

  2. Dark Energy Consortium of India (DECI)

  3. Indian Centre for Dark Energy Research (ICDER)

  4. National Institute for Dark Energy Studies (NIDES)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

IDEI is a collaborative effort involving several Indian institutions and scientists, aimed at advancing research and understanding of dark energy.

Which Indian institution is known for its work on modified theories of gravity in relation to dark energy?

  1. TIFR

  2. IIA

  3. NCRA

  4. ISRO


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

TIFR has made significant contributions to the study of modified theories of gravity, which propose alternatives to General Relativity to explain the observed acceleration of the universe's expansion.

What is the name of the Indian scientist who proposed the 'entropic force' theory as an explanation for dark energy?

  1. Dr. Jayant Narlikar

  2. Dr. T. Padmanabhan

  3. Dr. Biman Nath

  4. Dr. H. S. Mani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. Narlikar is known for his work on the entropic force theory, which suggests that dark energy is a consequence of the statistical behavior of matter and energy in the universe.

Which Indian institution is involved in the international Euclid mission, aimed at studying dark energy and dark matter?

  1. IIA

  2. TIFR

  3. NCRA

  4. ISRO


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

IIA is a partner in the international Euclid mission, which will use weak gravitational lensing and other techniques to study the properties of dark energy and dark matter.

What is the name of the Indian scientist who has worked on the holographic principle and its implications for dark energy?

  1. Dr. Jayant Narlikar

  2. Dr. T. Padmanabhan

  3. Dr. Biman Nath

  4. Dr. H. S. Mani


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dr. Padmanabhan has explored the holographic principle, which suggests that the information content of the universe is finite and may be related to the nature of dark energy.

Which Indian institution is involved in the international Square Kilometer Array (SKA) project, aimed at studying dark energy and other cosmic phenomena?

  1. IIA

  2. TIFR

  3. NCRA

  4. ISRO


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

NCRA is a partner in the international SKA project, which will be one of the world's largest radio telescopes and will be used to study dark energy, cosmology, and other astrophysical topics.

What is the name of the Indian scientist who has worked on the braneworld scenario and its implications for dark energy?

  1. Dr. Jayant Narlikar

  2. Dr. T. Padmanabhan

  3. Dr. Biman Nath

  4. Dr. H. S. Mani


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dr. Padmanabhan has explored the braneworld scenario, which proposes that our universe is a three-dimensional brane embedded in a higher-dimensional spacetime, and its implications for dark energy.

Which Indian institution is involved in the international Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) project, aimed at studying dark energy and the expansion history of the universe?

  1. IIA

  2. TIFR

  3. NCRA

  4. ISRO


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

IIA is a partner in the international DESI project, which will use a spectrograph on the Mayall telescope in Arizona to study the properties of dark energy and the evolution of the universe.

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