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Government Policies on Astronomy in India: An Overview

Description: This quiz will assess your understanding of the government policies and initiatives related to astronomy in India. The questions cover various aspects, including funding, research, infrastructure, and outreach programs.
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Which government agency is responsible for coordinating and promoting astronomy research and activities in India?

  1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  2. Department of Space (DOS)

  3. University Grants Commission (UGC)

  4. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Department of Space (DOS) is the nodal agency of the Government of India responsible for coordinating and promoting space research and activities, including astronomy.

What is the name of the government-funded program that provides financial support for astronomy research projects in India?

  1. Astronomy Research Grants Program (ARGP)

  2. Space Science Research Grants Program (SSRG)

  3. National Science Foundation (NSF)

  4. European Research Council (ERC)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Astronomy Research Grants Program (ARGP) is a government-funded program that provides financial support for astronomy research projects in India.

Which government agency is responsible for operating and maintaining the largest optical telescope in India?

  1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)

  2. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  3. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)

  4. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) is responsible for operating and maintaining the largest optical telescope in India, the 2-meter Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT).

What is the name of the government-funded program that aims to promote astronomy education and outreach in India?

  1. Astronomy Education and Outreach Program (AEOP)

  2. Space Education and Outreach Program (SEOP)

  3. National Science Foundation (NSF)

  4. European Research Council (ERC)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Astronomy Education and Outreach Program (AEOP) is a government-funded program that aims to promote astronomy education and outreach in India.

Which government agency is responsible for regulating and licensing space activities in India?

  1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  2. Department of Space (DOS)

  3. Space Commission

  4. Antrix Corporation Limited

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Space Commission is the apex body responsible for regulating and licensing space activities in India.

What is the name of the government-funded program that provides financial support for the construction and operation of astronomical observatories in India?

  1. Observatory Construction and Operation Program (OCOP)

  2. Space Observatory Construction and Operation Program (SOCOP)

  3. National Science Foundation (NSF)

  4. European Research Council (ERC)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Observatory Construction and Operation Program (OCOP) is a government-funded program that provides financial support for the construction and operation of astronomical observatories in India.

Which government agency is responsible for promoting international cooperation in space research and activities, including astronomy?

  1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  2. Department of Space (DOS)

  3. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

  4. Space Commission

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is responsible for promoting international cooperation in space research and activities, including astronomy.

What is the name of the government-funded program that provides financial support for astronomy research projects in India?

  1. Astronomy Research Grants Program (ARGP)

  2. Space Science Research Grants Program (SSRG)

  3. National Science Foundation (NSF)

  4. European Research Council (ERC)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Astronomy Research Grants Program (ARGP) is a government-funded program that provides financial support for astronomy research projects in India.

Which government agency is responsible for operating and maintaining the largest optical telescope in India?

  1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)

  2. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  3. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)

  4. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) is responsible for operating and maintaining the largest optical telescope in India, the 2-meter Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT).

What is the name of the government-funded program that aims to promote astronomy education and outreach in India?

  1. Astronomy Education and Outreach Program (AEOP)

  2. Space Education and Outreach Program (SEOP)

  3. National Science Foundation (NSF)

  4. European Research Council (ERC)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Astronomy Education and Outreach Program (AEOP) is a government-funded program that aims to promote astronomy education and outreach in India.

Which government agency is responsible for regulating and licensing space activities in India?

  1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  2. Department of Space (DOS)

  3. Space Commission

  4. Antrix Corporation Limited

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Space Commission is the apex body responsible for regulating and licensing space activities in India.

What is the name of the government-funded program that provides financial support for the construction and operation of astronomical observatories in India?

  1. Observatory Construction and Operation Program (OCOP)

  2. Space Observatory Construction and Operation Program (SOCOP)

  3. National Science Foundation (NSF)

  4. European Research Council (ERC)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Observatory Construction and Operation Program (OCOP) is a government-funded program that provides financial support for the construction and operation of astronomical observatories in India.

Which government agency is responsible for promoting international cooperation in space research and activities, including astronomy?

  1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  2. Department of Space (DOS)

  3. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

  4. Space Commission

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is responsible for promoting international cooperation in space research and activities, including astronomy.

What is the name of the government-funded program that provides financial support for astronomy research projects in India?

  1. Astronomy Research Grants Program (ARGP)

  2. Space Science Research Grants Program (SSRG)

  3. National Science Foundation (NSF)

  4. European Research Council (ERC)

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Astronomy Research Grants Program (ARGP) is a government-funded program that provides financial support for astronomy research projects in India.

Which government agency is responsible for operating and maintaining the largest optical telescope in India?

  1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)

  2. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  3. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)

  4. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) is responsible for operating and maintaining the largest optical telescope in India, the 2-meter Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT).

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