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Future Directions and Prospects for Indian Cometary Research

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the future directions and prospects of Indian cometary research.
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Which of the following is NOT a major challenge faced by Indian cometary researchers?

  1. Lack of funding

  2. Limited access to telescopes

  3. Lack of trained personnel

  4. Political interference


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political interference is not a major challenge faced by Indian cometary researchers.

What is the primary goal of the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Chandrayaan-2 mission?

  1. To study the lunar surface

  2. To search for water on the Moon

  3. To study the Moon's magnetic field

  4. To study the Moon's atmosphere


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary goal of the Chandrayaan-2 mission is to study the lunar surface.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on cometary orbits?

  1. S. K. Trehan

  2. R. P. Bhatnagar

  3. M. K. Vainu Bappu

  4. C. V. Raman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

S. K. Trehan is known for his work on cometary orbits.

What is the name of the first Indian comet discovered?

  1. Comet Hale-Bopp

  2. Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9

  3. Comet Hyakutake

  4. Comet Tempel 1


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Comet Hale-Bopp was the first Indian comet discovered.

Which Indian observatory is known for its contributions to cometary research?

  1. Udaipur Solar Observatory

  2. Vainu Bappu Observatory

  3. Kavalur Observatory

  4. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vainu Bappu Observatory is known for its contributions to cometary research.

What is the name of the Indian cometary mission planned for launch in 2023?

  1. Chandrayaan-3

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. Comet Interceptor


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Comet Interceptor is the name of the Indian cometary mission planned for launch in 2023.

Which Indian scientist is the principal investigator of the Comet Interceptor mission?

  1. S. K. Trehan

  2. R. P. Bhatnagar

  3. M. K. Vainu Bappu

  4. C. V. Raman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

S. K. Trehan is the principal investigator of the Comet Interceptor mission.

What is the scientific objective of the Comet Interceptor mission?

  1. To study the composition of comets

  2. To study the structure of comets

  3. To study the dynamics of comets

  4. To study the evolution of comets


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The scientific objective of the Comet Interceptor mission is to study the composition of comets.

Which Indian university is known for its contributions to cometary research?

  1. University of Delhi

  2. University of Mumbai

  3. University of Calcutta

  4. University of Madras


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

University of Delhi is known for its contributions to cometary research.

What is the name of the Indian cometary research center?

  1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics

  2. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences

  3. Vainu Bappu Observatory

  4. Udaipur Solar Observatory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indian Institute of Astrophysics is the name of the Indian cometary research center.

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on cometary tails?

  1. S. K. Trehan

  2. R. P. Bhatnagar

  3. M. K. Vainu Bappu

  4. C. V. Raman


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

R. P. Bhatnagar is known for his work on cometary tails.

What is the name of the Indian cometary database?

  1. Indian Cometary Database

  2. Cometary Database of India

  3. Indian Database of Comets

  4. Database of Indian Comets


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indian Cometary Database is the name of the Indian cometary database.

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on cometary atmospheres?

  1. S. K. Trehan

  2. R. P. Bhatnagar

  3. M. K. Vainu Bappu

  4. C. V. Raman


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

M. K. Vainu Bappu is known for his work on cometary atmospheres.

What is the name of the Indian cometary research journal?

  1. Indian Journal of Cometary Research

  2. Journal of Indian Cometary Research

  3. Cometary Research in India

  4. Indian Cometary Research Journal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indian Journal of Cometary Research is the name of the Indian cometary research journal.

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on cometary nuclei?

  1. S. K. Trehan

  2. R. P. Bhatnagar

  3. M. K. Vainu Bappu

  4. C. V. Raman


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

C. V. Raman is known for his work on cometary nuclei.

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