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Indian Astronomers' Contributions to Nebulae Classification Systems

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Who is credited with developing the first comprehensive classification system for nebulae?

  1. Edwin Hubble

  2. William Herschel

  3. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  4. Meghnad Saha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Edwin Hubble developed the first comprehensive classification system for nebulae in 1926, based on their appearance and morphological characteristics.

Which Indian astronomer made significant contributions to the understanding of planetary nebulae?

  1. Harinder Singh Ahluwalia

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. Vikram Sarabhai

  4. Jayant Narlikar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Harinder Singh Ahluwalia conducted extensive research on planetary nebulae, contributing to the understanding of their structure, composition, and evolution.

What is the name of the classification system developed by Meghnad Saha for emission nebulae?

  1. Hubble Sequence

  2. Yerkes Classification System

  3. Saha Classification System

  4. Morgan-Keenan Classification System


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Meghnad Saha developed the Saha Classification System for emission nebulae, which categorizes them based on their excitation mechanisms and spectral characteristics.

Which Indian astronomer played a key role in the development of the Yerkes Classification System for nebulae?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. Harinder Singh Ahluwalia

  4. Jayant Narlikar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar collaborated with Otto Struve in the development of the Yerkes Classification System for nebulae, which was based on their spectral characteristics.

What is the primary criterion used in the Hubble Sequence for classifying galaxies?

  1. Apparent Magnitude

  2. Spectral Type

  3. Morphological Appearance

  4. Redshift


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Hubble Sequence classifies galaxies based on their morphological appearance, such as elliptical, spiral, and irregular galaxies.

Which Indian astronomer made significant contributions to the study of the Magellanic Clouds?

  1. Harinder Singh Ahluwalia

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. Vikram Sarabhai

  4. Jayant Narlikar


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Govind Swarup conducted extensive research on the Magellanic Clouds, contributing to the understanding of their structure, composition, and star formation processes.

What is the name of the classification system developed by Jayant Narlikar for active galactic nuclei?

  1. Hubble Sequence

  2. Yerkes Classification System

  3. Saha Classification System

  4. Narlikar Classification System


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jayant Narlikar developed the Narlikar Classification System for active galactic nuclei, which categorizes them based on their spectral properties and emission mechanisms.

Which Indian astronomer played a key role in the development of the Morgan-Keenan Classification System for stars?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. Harinder Singh Ahluwalia

  4. Jayant Narlikar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar collaborated with William Morgan and Philip Keenan in the development of the Morgan-Keenan Classification System for stars, which is based on their spectral characteristics.

What is the primary criterion used in the Yerkes Classification System for classifying nebulae?

  1. Apparent Magnitude

  2. Spectral Type

  3. Morphological Appearance

  4. Redshift


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Yerkes Classification System classifies nebulae based on their spectral type, which indicates the presence of specific elements and ionization levels.

Which Indian astronomer made significant contributions to the study of supernova remnants?

  1. Harinder Singh Ahluwalia

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. Vikram Sarabhai

  4. Jayant Narlikar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vikram Sarabhai conducted extensive research on supernova remnants, contributing to the understanding of their structure, composition, and evolution.

What is the name of the classification system developed by Harinder Singh Ahluwalia for planetary nebulae?

  1. Hubble Sequence

  2. Yerkes Classification System

  3. Saha Classification System

  4. Ahluwalia Classification System


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Harinder Singh Ahluwalia developed the Ahluwalia Classification System for planetary nebulae, which categorizes them based on their morphological characteristics and ionization levels.

Which Indian astronomer played a key role in the development of the de Vaucouleurs Classification System for galaxies?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. Harinder Singh Ahluwalia

  4. Jayant Narlikar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jayant Narlikar collaborated with Gerard de Vaucouleurs in the development of the de Vaucouleurs Classification System for galaxies, which is based on their morphological characteristics and surface brightness profiles.

What is the primary criterion used in the Morgan-Keenan Classification System for classifying stars?

  1. Apparent Magnitude

  2. Spectral Type

  3. Morphological Appearance

  4. Redshift


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Morgan-Keenan Classification System classifies stars based on their spectral type, which indicates the presence of specific elements and ionization levels.

Which Indian astronomer made significant contributions to the study of H II regions?

  1. Harinder Singh Ahluwalia

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. Vikram Sarabhai

  4. Jayant Narlikar


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Govind Swarup conducted extensive research on H II regions, contributing to the understanding of their structure, composition, and star formation processes.

What is the name of the classification system developed by Meghnad Saha for galaxies?

  1. Hubble Sequence

  2. Yerkes Classification System

  3. Saha Classification System

  4. Morgan-Keenan Classification System


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Meghnad Saha developed the Saha Classification System for galaxies, which categorizes them based on their morphological characteristics and spectral properties.

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