The Major Astronomical Observatories in Modern India

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the major astronomical observatories in modern India. It covers various aspects of these observatories, including their locations, facilities, and contributions to the field of astronomy.
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Which of the following is the largest optical telescope in India?

  1. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  2. Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO)

  3. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)

  4. Devasthal Optical Telescope (DOT)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Devasthal Optical Telescope (DOT) is the largest optical telescope in India, with a mirror diameter of 3.6 meters. It is located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand.

Which observatory is known for its contributions to the study of solar physics?

  1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)

  2. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)

  3. Udaipur Solar Observatory (USO)

  4. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Udaipur Solar Observatory (USO) is dedicated to the study of solar physics. It is located in Udaipur, Rajasthan, and is equipped with specialized instruments for observing the Sun.

What is the name of the radio telescope array located near Pune, Maharashtra?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)

  2. Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO)

  3. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  4. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) is a radio telescope array located near Pune, Maharashtra. It consists of 30 fully steerable parabolic radio telescopes, each with a diameter of 45 meters.

Which observatory is known for its contributions to the study of gamma-ray astronomy?

  1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)

  2. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)

  3. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

  4. High Energy Stereoscopic System (HESS)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The High Energy Stereoscopic System (HESS) is an array of Cherenkov telescopes located in Namibia. It is designed to study gamma-ray astronomy and is a collaboration between India and several other countries.

What is the name of the observatory located in the Himalayas, known for its high-altitude observations?

  1. Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT)

  2. Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO)

  3. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  4. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT) is located in the Himalayas, at an altitude of 4,500 meters. It is a 2-meter optical telescope designed for high-altitude observations.

Which observatory is known for its contributions to the study of cosmic rays?

  1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)

  2. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)

  3. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

  4. Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KSO)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KSO) is known for its contributions to the study of cosmic rays. It is located in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, and has been in operation since the early 20th century.

What is the name of the observatory located in the Nilgiri Hills, known for its optical and infrared observations?

  1. Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO)

  2. Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT)

  3. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  4. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO) is located in the Nilgiri Hills, Tamil Nadu. It is equipped with a 2.3-meter optical telescope and a 1.2-meter infrared telescope.

Which observatory is known for its contributions to the study of gravitational waves?

  1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)

  2. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)

  3. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

  4. Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) is a collaboration between India and several other countries. It is designed to detect gravitational waves and has made significant contributions to the field.

What is the name of the observatory located in the Thar Desert, known for its solar observations?

  1. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  2. Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO)

  3. Udaipur Solar Observatory (USO)

  4. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) is located in the Thar Desert, Rajasthan. It is equipped with a 1.3-meter solar telescope and other instruments for solar observations.

Which observatory is known for its contributions to the study of astrophysics and cosmology?

  1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)

  2. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)

  3. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

  4. Udaipur Solar Observatory (USO)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) is a premier research institute dedicated to the study of astrophysics and cosmology. It is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

What is the name of the observatory located in the Eastern Ghats, known for its optical and infrared observations?

  1. Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO)

  2. Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT)

  3. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  4. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO) is located in the Eastern Ghats, Andhra Pradesh. It is equipped with a 2.3-meter optical telescope and a 1.2-meter infrared telescope.

Which observatory is known for its contributions to the study of X-ray astronomy?

  1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)

  2. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)

  3. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

  4. AstroSat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

AstroSat is a multi-wavelength space observatory launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is designed to study X-ray astronomy and has made significant contributions to the field.

What is the name of the observatory located in the Western Ghats, known for its optical and infrared observations?

  1. Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO)

  2. Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT)

  3. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  4. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO) is located in the Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu. It is equipped with a 2.3-meter optical telescope and a 1.2-meter infrared telescope.

Which observatory is known for its contributions to the study of neutrino astronomy?

  1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)

  2. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)

  3. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

  4. India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) is a proposed underground neutrino observatory. It is designed to study neutrino astronomy and is a collaboration between India and several other countries.

What is the name of the observatory located in the Central Himalayas, known for its optical and infrared observations?

  1. Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO)

  2. Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT)

  3. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  4. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT) is located in the Central Himalayas, Uttarakhand. It is a 2-meter optical telescope designed for high-altitude observations.

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