Indian Astronomers and Their Impact on Galaxy Research: A Challenge
Description: This quiz challenges your knowledge about the contributions of Indian astronomers to the study of galaxies. Test your understanding of their discoveries, theories, and the impact they have made on our comprehension of the universe. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: indian astronomy galaxy research indian astronomers astrophysics |
Who is widely regarded as the 'Father of Indian Astronomy' and made significant contributions to the field of astrophysics?
Which Indian astronomer proposed the 'Steady-State Theory' of the universe, challenging the prevailing 'Big Bang Theory'?
Who is known for their pioneering work on the theory of black holes and the Chandrasekhar limit?
Which Indian astronomer discovered the first radio galaxy, Cygnus A, using the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)?
Who is credited with establishing the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) in Bengaluru, a leading center for astronomical research in India?
Which Indian astronomer made significant contributions to the study of cosmic rays and discovered the 'Forbush Decrease' effect?
Who is known for their work on the theory of stellar evolution and the 'Jeans Mass'?
Which Indian astronomer was instrumental in setting up the Vainu Bappu Observatory in Kavalur, Tamil Nadu?
Who is known for their work on the theory of general relativity and the concept of black holes?
Which Indian astronomer made significant contributions to the study of stellar spectroscopy and discovered the 'Ambartsumian-Saha Effect'?
Who is credited with developing the 'Eddington Luminosity Limit,' which sets an upper bound on the luminosity of a star?
Which Indian astronomer played a key role in establishing the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in Mumbai?
Who is known for their work on the theory of stellar evolution and the 'Kelvin-Helmholtz Mechanism'?
Which Indian astronomer made significant contributions to the study of solar physics and discovered the 'Raychaudhuri Effect'?
Who is known for their work on the theory of stellar evolution and the 'Schwarzschild Radius'?