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Astrophysics in India: Unraveling the Secrets of the Cosmos

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

  1. C.V. Raman

  2. Homi J. Bhabha

  3. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  4. Vikram Sarabhai


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

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

Which Indian space agency is responsible for the country's space exploration programs?

  1. ISRO

  2. DRDO

  3. BARC

  4. CSIR


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the national space agency of India. It is responsible for the country's space exploration programs, including the development of satellites, launch vehicles, and spacecraft.

What is the name of India's first lunar mission?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandrayaan-1 was India's first lunar mission, launched in 2008. It successfully orbited the Moon and collected valuable scientific data.

Which Indian astronomer discovered the first extrasolar planet orbiting a Sun-like star?

  1. Abhas Mitra

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Govind Swarup

  4. R.P. Kudritzki


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Abhas Mitra was an Indian astronomer who discovered the first extrasolar planet orbiting a Sun-like star in 1995. This discovery marked a significant milestone in the field of exoplanet research.

What is the name of India's first space telescope?

  1. AstroSat

  2. XMM-Newton

  3. Hubble Space Telescope

  4. James Webb Space Telescope


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

AstroSat is India's first space telescope, launched in 2015. It is designed to study a wide range of astronomical objects, including stars, galaxies, and black holes.

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on cosmic rays and the origin of the universe?

  1. Homi J. Bhabha

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. C.V. Raman

  4. Jagadish Chandra Bose


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Homi J. Bhabha was an Indian nuclear physicist who made significant contributions to the study of cosmic rays and the origin of the universe. He is considered one of the pioneers of Indian nuclear physics.

What is the name of India's first mission to Mars?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mangalyaan was India's first mission to Mars, launched in 2013. It successfully entered Mars' orbit and collected valuable scientific data.

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

  1. Jayant Narlikar

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. R.P. Kudritzki

  4. Abhas Mitra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jayant Narlikar is an Indian astronomer and cosmologist who has made significant contributions to the study of the evolution of galaxies. He is known for his work on the Hoyle-Narlikar theory of gravity.

What is the name of India's first human spaceflight mission?

  1. Gaganyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. Mangalyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gaganyaan is India's first human spaceflight mission, planned for launch in 2023. It aims to send three astronauts into space for a period of seven days.

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

  1. C.V. Raman

  2. Homi J. Bhabha

  3. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  4. Govind Swarup


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Govind Swarup was an Indian radio astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of the cosmic microwave background radiation. He was the director of the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) in India.

What is the name of India's first space station?

  1. Gaganyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. Mangalyaan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

India does not currently have a space station. However, there are plans to develop a space station in the future.

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

  1. R.P. Kudritzki

  2. Abhas Mitra

  3. Jayant Narlikar

  4. Govind Swarup


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R.P. Kudritzki is an Indian astronomer who has made significant contributions to the study of the formation of stars and planets. He is known for his work on the evolution of massive stars.

What is the name of India's first reusable launch vehicle?

  1. Gaganyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. Mangalyaan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

India does not currently have a reusable launch vehicle. However, there are plans to develop a reusable launch vehicle in the future.

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

  1. Abhas Mitra

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Govind Swarup

  4. R.P. Kudritzki


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Abhas Mitra was an Indian astronomer who was known for his work on the search for extraterrestrial life. He was a member of the SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Institute.

What is the name of India's first mission to Venus?

  1. Gaganyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. Mangalyaan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

India does not currently have a mission to Venus. However, there are plans to develop a mission to Venus in the future.

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