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India's Contributions to Astrophysics Education and Outreach: Inspiring the Next Generation

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Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to the study of cosmic rays?

  1. Homi J. Bhabha

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  4. Meghnad Saha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

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

Which Indian institution is a major center for astrophysics research and education?

  1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics

  2. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

  3. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics

  4. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) is an autonomous research institute under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. It is dedicated to research in astronomy, astrophysics, and related fields.

What is the name of the annual astronomy festival organized by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics?

  1. Starry Nights

  2. AstroFest

  3. Cosmos Carnival

  4. Galaxy Gala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Starry Nights is an annual astronomy festival organized by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics. It is a popular event that attracts thousands of visitors each year.

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

  1. Jayant Narlikar

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. C.V. Raman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jayant Narlikar is an Indian astrophysicist and cosmologist who has made significant contributions to the study of the evolution of galaxies.

What is the name of the Indian space telescope that is currently under development?

  1. ASTROSAT

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Aditya-L1


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ASTROSAT is an Indian space telescope that is currently under development. It is expected to be launched in 2023 and will be used to study a wide range of astronomical objects, including stars, galaxies, and black holes.

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the theory of black holes?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Meghnad Saha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

What is the name of the Indian astronomy outreach program that aims to promote astronomy education among school children?

  1. Stars for All

  2. Cosmos for Kids

  3. Universe Explorers

  4. Galaxy Adventures


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stars for All is an Indian astronomy outreach program that aims to promote astronomy education among school children. It is a joint initiative of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics and the Nehru Planetarium.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the formation of stars?

  1. T. Padmanabhan

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. C.V. Raman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

T. Padmanabhan is an Indian astrophysicist who has made significant contributions to the study of the formation of stars.

What is the name of the Indian astronomical observatory located in the Himalayas?

  1. Hanle Observatory

  2. Udaipur Solar Observatory

  3. Vainu Bappu Observatory

  4. ARIES


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hanle Observatory is an Indian astronomical observatory located in the Himalayas. It is the world's highest optical telescope facility.

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the theory of general relativity?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Meghnad Saha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work on the theory of white dwarf stars and black holes. He also made significant contributions to the theory of general relativity.

What is the name of the Indian space mission that successfully reached Mars in 2014?

  1. ASTROSAT

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Aditya-L1


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mangalyaan is the Indian space mission that successfully reached Mars in 2014. It was India's first interplanetary mission.

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

  1. Govind Swarup

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. C.V. Raman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Govind Swarup is an Indian astronomer who is known for his work on the study of pulsars. He is the founder of the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT), which is one of the largest radio telescopes in the world.

What is the name of the Indian space mission that is currently exploring the Moon?

  1. ASTROSAT

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Aditya-L1


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chandrayaan-2 is the Indian space mission that is currently exploring the Moon. It was launched in 2019 and successfully landed on the Moon in September 2019.

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the theory of quantum gravity?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Meghnad Saha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work on the theory of white dwarf stars and black holes. He also made significant contributions to the theory of quantum gravity.

What is the name of the Indian space mission that is currently studying the Sun?

  1. ASTROSAT

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Aditya-L1


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aditya-L1 is the Indian space mission that is currently studying the Sun. It was launched in 2022 and is expected to provide valuable insights into the Sun's behavior and its impact on Earth.

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