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Galaxy Clusters and Indian Astronomers: A Challenge for Astronomy Experts

Description: This quiz is designed to challenge astronomy experts on the topic of galaxy clusters and the contributions of Indian astronomers to this field. The questions cover various aspects of galaxy clusters, their properties, and the research conducted by Indian astronomers.
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What is the largest known galaxy cluster in the universe?

  1. Abell 2218

  2. Coma Cluster

  3. Virgo Cluster

  4. Hercules Cluster


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Abell 2218 is the largest known galaxy cluster in the universe, containing over 1,000 galaxies.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the dynamics of galaxy clusters?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Govind Swarup

  4. Harish-Chandra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jayant Narlikar is an Indian astronomer and cosmologist who has made significant contributions to the study of the dynamics of galaxy clusters.

What is the characteristic temperature of a galaxy cluster?

  1. 10^4 K

  2. 10^6 K

  3. 10^8 K

  4. 10^10 K


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The characteristic temperature of a galaxy cluster is typically around 10^8 K.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the X-ray emission from galaxy clusters?

  1. Vikram Sarabhai

  2. Homi J. Bhabha

  3. U. R. Rao

  4. M. N. Vahia


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

M. N. Vahia is an Indian astronomer who has made significant contributions to the study of X-ray emission from galaxy clusters.

What is the primary source of energy in a galaxy cluster?

  1. Nuclear fusion

  2. Gravitational potential energy

  3. Dark matter annihilation

  4. Supernovae


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary source of energy in a galaxy cluster is the gravitational potential energy of the member galaxies.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the formation and evolution of galaxy clusters?

  1. T. Padmanabhan

  2. Biman B. Nath

  3. Ram Gopal Varma

  4. R. K. Kaul


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

T. Padmanabhan is an Indian astronomer and cosmologist who has made significant contributions to the study of the formation and evolution of galaxy clusters.

What is the typical mass of a galaxy cluster?

  1. 10^12 Msun

  2. 10^14 Msun

  3. 10^16 Msun

  4. 10^18 Msun


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The typical mass of a galaxy cluster is around 10^14 Msun.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the dark matter content of galaxy clusters?

  1. P. K. Iyengar

  2. S. K. Gupta

  3. R. Cowsik

  4. V. K. Kapahi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

P. K. Iyengar is an Indian astronomer who has made significant contributions to the study of the dark matter content of galaxy clusters.

What is the role of dark matter in galaxy clusters?

  1. It provides the gravitational potential energy

  2. It dominates the mass of the cluster

  3. It regulates the star formation rate

  4. It controls the X-ray emission


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dark matter dominates the mass of galaxy clusters.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the Sunyaev-Zel'dovich effect in galaxy clusters?

  1. J. V. Narlikar

  2. A. K. Kembhavi

  3. R. Nityananda

  4. P. J. Shastri


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A. K. Kembhavi is an Indian astronomer who has made significant contributions to the study of the Sunyaev-Zel'dovich effect in galaxy clusters.

What is the Sunyaev-Zel'dovich effect?

  1. The distortion of the cosmic microwave background radiation by galaxy clusters

  2. The gravitational lensing of light by galaxy clusters

  3. The X-ray emission from galaxy clusters

  4. The radio emission from galaxy clusters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sunyaev-Zel'dovich effect is the distortion of the cosmic microwave background radiation by galaxy clusters.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the radio emission from galaxy clusters?

  1. Govind Swarup

  2. K. S. Dwarakanath

  3. V. R. Venugopal

  4. Y. W. Gupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Govind Swarup is an Indian astronomer who has made significant contributions to the study of the radio emission from galaxy clusters.

What is the role of radio emission in the study of galaxy clusters?

  1. It provides information about the magnetic fields in the cluster

  2. It can be used to detect the presence of active galactic nuclei

  3. It can be used to estimate the mass of the cluster

  4. It can be used to study the dynamics of the cluster


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Radio emission from galaxy clusters can be used to study the magnetic fields, detect active galactic nuclei, estimate the mass, and study the dynamics of the cluster.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the gravitational lensing of light by galaxy clusters?

  1. Biman B. Nath

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. T. Padmanabhan

  4. R. Cowsik


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Biman B. Nath is an Indian astronomer who has made significant contributions to the study of the gravitational lensing of light by galaxy clusters.

What is the role of gravitational lensing in the study of galaxy clusters?

  1. It can be used to magnify distant galaxies

  2. It can be used to study the mass distribution in the cluster

  3. It can be used to detect the presence of dark matter

  4. It can be used to study the evolution of the cluster


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Gravitational lensing by galaxy clusters can be used to magnify distant galaxies, study the mass distribution, detect dark matter, and study the evolution of the cluster.

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