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Indian Astronomers' Contributions to Nebulae Interaction Studies

Description: This quiz evaluates your knowledge about the contributions of Indian astronomers to the study of nebulae interactions.
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Who among the following Indian astronomers is known for their significant contributions to the study of nebulae interactions?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Harinder Singh Ahluwalia

  4. Govind Swarup


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Harinder Singh Ahluwalia is an Indian astronomer who has made significant contributions to the study of nebulae interactions.

Which Indian astronomer played a crucial role in the discovery of the Herbig-Haro objects?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Harinder Singh Ahluwalia

  4. Govind Swarup


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Govind Swarup is an Indian astronomer who played a crucial role in the discovery of the Herbig-Haro objects.

What is the name of the telescope that was used by Harinder Singh Ahluwalia to study nebulae interactions?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)

  2. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  3. Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO)

  4. Udaipur Solar Observatory (USO)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Harinder Singh Ahluwalia used the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) to study nebulae interactions.

Which Indian astronomer is known for their work on the formation and evolution of planetary nebulae?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Harinder Singh Ahluwalia

  4. Govind Swarup


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar is an Indian astronomer who is known for his work on the formation and evolution of planetary nebulae.

What is the name of the nebula that was studied by Harinder Singh Ahluwalia using the GMRT?

  1. Orion Nebula

  2. Crab Nebula

  3. Helix Nebula

  4. Cat's Eye Nebula


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Harinder Singh Ahluwalia studied the Helix Nebula using the GMRT.

Which Indian astronomer is known for their work on the interaction between supernova remnants and molecular clouds?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Harinder Singh Ahluwalia

  4. Govind Swarup


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Meghnad Saha is an Indian astronomer who is known for his work on the interaction between supernova remnants and molecular clouds.

What is the name of the region where Harinder Singh Ahluwalia observed the interaction between the Helix Nebula and the surrounding interstellar medium?

  1. H II region

  2. Molecular cloud

  3. Supernova remnant

  4. Planetary nebula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Harinder Singh Ahluwalia observed the interaction between the Helix Nebula and the surrounding interstellar medium in an H II region.

Which Indian astronomer is known for their work on the dynamics of interacting galaxies?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Harinder Singh Ahluwalia

  4. Govind Swarup


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar is an Indian astronomer who is known for his work on the dynamics of interacting galaxies.

What is the name of the galaxy that was studied by Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar to understand the dynamics of interacting galaxies?

  1. Andromeda Galaxy

  2. Milky Way Galaxy

  3. Sombrero Galaxy

  4. Cartwheel Galaxy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar studied the Cartwheel Galaxy to understand the dynamics of interacting galaxies.

Which Indian astronomer is known for their work on the formation and evolution of jets in active galactic nuclei?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Harinder Singh Ahluwalia

  4. Govind Swarup


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Govind Swarup is an Indian astronomer who is known for his work on the formation and evolution of jets in active galactic nuclei.

What is the name of the radio telescope that was used by Govind Swarup to study the jets in active galactic nuclei?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)

  2. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  3. Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO)

  4. Udaipur Solar Observatory (USO)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Govind Swarup used the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) to study the jets in active galactic nuclei.

Which Indian astronomer is known for their work on the interaction between galaxies and their intergalactic medium?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Harinder Singh Ahluwalia

  4. Govind Swarup


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Meghnad Saha is an Indian astronomer who is known for his work on the interaction between galaxies and their intergalactic medium.

What is the name of the galaxy that was studied by Meghnad Saha to understand the interaction between galaxies and their intergalactic medium?

  1. Andromeda Galaxy

  2. Milky Way Galaxy

  3. Sombrero Galaxy

  4. Cartwheel Galaxy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Meghnad Saha studied the Andromeda Galaxy to understand the interaction between galaxies and their intergalactic medium.

Which Indian astronomer is known for their work on the formation and evolution of star clusters?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Harinder Singh Ahluwalia

  4. Govind Swarup


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar is an Indian astronomer who is known for his work on the formation and evolution of star clusters.

What is the name of the star cluster that was studied by Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar to understand the formation and evolution of star clusters?

  1. Pleiades star cluster

  2. Hyades star cluster

  3. Orion star cluster

  4. Taurus star cluster


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar studied the Pleiades star cluster to understand the formation and evolution of star clusters.

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