Black Holes and the Future of Indian Astronomy and Astrophysics

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What is the name of the first Indian satellite dedicated to the study of black holes?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. NISAR


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Astrosat is India's first dedicated astronomy satellite, launched in 2015. It carries five instruments designed to study a wide range of astronomical objects, including black holes.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on black hole accretion disks?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. Jayant Narlikar

  4. Rashid Sunyaev


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rashid Sunyaev is an Indian-Russian astrophysicist who has made significant contributions to the study of black hole accretion disks. He is known for developing the Sunyaev-Zel'dovich effect, which is used to study the properties of galaxy clusters.

What is the name of the Indian telescope that is being built to study black holes and other compact objects?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  2. Himalayan Chandra Telescope

  3. Devasthal Optical Telescope

  4. Atacama Large Millimeter Array


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Himalayan Chandra Telescope is a planned Indian telescope that will be located in the Himalayas. It will be one of the largest telescopes in the world and will be used to study black holes, neutron stars, and other compact objects.

Which Indian institution is a major center for research on black holes and astrophysics?

  1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics

  2. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

  3. Physical Research Laboratory

  4. Indian Space Research Organisation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research is a major center for research on black holes and astrophysics in India. It is home to several world-renowned scientists who have made significant contributions to the field.

What is the name of the Indian scientist who proposed the idea of using gravitational waves to study black holes?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. Jayant Narlikar

  4. Ashoke Sen


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ashoke Sen is an Indian physicist who has made significant contributions to the study of black holes. He is known for his work on black hole thermodynamics and for proposing the idea of using gravitational waves to study black holes.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the formation and evolution of black holes?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. Jayant Narlikar

  4. Prameshwar Sharan Verma


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Prameshwar Sharan Verma is an Indian astronomer who is known for his work on the formation and evolution of black holes. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of how black holes form and how they interact with their surroundings.

What is the name of the Indian scientist who is a leading expert on the study of black hole jets?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. Jayant Narlikar

  4. Dipankar Bhattacharya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dipankar Bhattacharya is an Indian scientist who is a leading expert on the study of black hole jets. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of how black hole jets are formed and how they interact with their surroundings.

Which Indian institution is a major center for research on gravitational waves?

  1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics

  2. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

  3. Physical Research Laboratory

  4. Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research is a major center for research on gravitational waves in India. It is home to several world-renowned scientists who have made significant contributions to the field.

What is the name of the Indian scientist who is a leading expert on the study of black hole mergers?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. Jayant Narlikar

  4. B. S. Sathyaprakash


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

B. S. Sathyaprakash is an Indian scientist who is a leading expert on the study of black hole mergers. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of how black holes merge and how they emit gravitational waves.

Which Indian institution is a major center for research on black hole astrophysics?

  1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics

  2. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

  3. Physical Research Laboratory

  4. Indian Space Research Organisation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics is a major center for research on black hole astrophysics in India. It is home to several world-renowned scientists who have made significant contributions to the field.

What is the name of the Indian scientist who is a leading expert on the study of black hole accretion disks?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. Jayant Narlikar

  4. Sandip K. Chakrabarti


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sandip K. Chakrabarti is an Indian scientist who is a leading expert on the study of black hole accretion disks. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of how black hole accretion disks form and how they emit radiation.

Which Indian institution is a major center for research on black hole formation?

  1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics

  2. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

  3. Physical Research Laboratory

  4. Indian Space Research Organisation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Physical Research Laboratory is a major center for research on black hole formation in India. It is home to several world-renowned scientists who have made significant contributions to the field.

What is the name of the Indian scientist who is a leading expert on the study of black hole thermodynamics?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. Jayant Narlikar

  4. T. Padmanabhan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

T. Padmanabhan is an Indian scientist who is a leading expert on the study of black hole thermodynamics. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of how black holes behave and how they interact with their surroundings.

Which Indian institution is a major center for research on black hole cosmology?

  1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics

  2. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

  3. Physical Research Laboratory

  4. Indian Space Research Organisation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research is a major center for research on black hole cosmology in India. It is home to several world-renowned scientists who have made significant contributions to the field.

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