The Role of Dark Matter in Indian Cosmology

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What is the primary evidence for the existence of dark matter?

  1. The rotation curves of galaxies

  2. The gravitational lensing of light

  3. The cosmic microwave background radiation

  4. The abundance of light elements in the universe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rotation curves of galaxies show that the outer regions of galaxies rotate faster than expected based on the visible mass of the galaxy. This suggests that there is a large amount of unseen mass, or dark matter, that is responsible for the observed rotation speeds.

What is the estimated proportion of dark matter in the universe?

  1. 27%

  2. 68%

  3. 5%

  4. 95%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dark matter is estimated to make up about 27% of the total mass-energy of the universe, while ordinary matter makes up only about 5%.

What is the nature of dark matter?

  1. It is composed of weakly interacting massive particles (WIMPs)

  2. It is composed of axions

  3. It is composed of primordial black holes

  4. It is composed of a mixture of these particles


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The nature of dark matter is still unknown, but it is thought to be composed of a mixture of weakly interacting massive particles (WIMPs), axions, and primordial black holes.

How does dark matter affect the formation and evolution of galaxies?

  1. It helps to hold galaxies together

  2. It helps to form the spiral arms of galaxies

  3. It helps to regulate the star formation rate in galaxies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dark matter plays a crucial role in the formation and evolution of galaxies. It helps to hold galaxies together, form the spiral arms of galaxies, and regulate the star formation rate in galaxies.

What are some of the challenges in studying dark matter?

  1. It is difficult to detect directly

  2. It is difficult to distinguish from other forms of matter

  3. It is difficult to model its behavior

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Studying dark matter is challenging because it is difficult to detect directly, it is difficult to distinguish from other forms of matter, and it is difficult to model its behavior.

What are some of the future directions of research in dark matter cosmology?

  1. Searching for dark matter particles in the laboratory

  2. Observing dark matter halos around galaxies

  3. Studying the effects of dark matter on the cosmic microwave background radiation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Future research in dark matter cosmology will focus on searching for dark matter particles in the laboratory, observing dark matter halos around galaxies, and studying the effects of dark matter on the cosmic microwave background radiation.

Who is considered the father of Indian Cosmology?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varāhamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is considered the father of Indian Cosmology. He was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 5th century CE. He is best known for his work on the heliocentric model of the solar system, which he proposed in his book, the Aryabhatiya.

Which Indian astronomer proposed the idea of a universe that is expanding and contracting in cycles?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varāhamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmagupta was an Indian astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 7th century CE. He is best known for his work on the Brahmasphuta Siddhanta, which contains a detailed exposition of the cyclical cosmology, in which the universe is seen as expanding and contracting in cycles.

Which Indian astronomer proposed the idea of a universe that is infinite and eternal?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varāhamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhaskara II was an Indian astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 12th century CE. He is best known for his work on the Siddhānta Shiromani, which contains a detailed exposition of the infinite and eternal universe, in which the universe is seen as having no beginning or end.

Which Indian astronomer proposed the idea of a universe that is made up of multiple universes?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varāhamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varāhamihira was an Indian astronomer and astrologer who lived in the 6th century CE. He is best known for his work on the Brihat Samhita, which contains a detailed exposition of the multiple universes, in which the universe is seen as being made up of an infinite number of universes.

Which Indian astronomer proposed the idea of a universe that is made up of dark matter?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varāhamihira


Correct Option:
Explanation:

None of the Indian astronomers mentioned above proposed the idea of a universe that is made up of dark matter. The idea of dark matter was first proposed by the Swiss astronomer Fritz Zwicky in the 1930s.

Which Indian astronomer is considered to be the father of modern Indian astronomy?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Meghnad Saha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Meghnad Saha was an Indian astrophysicist who lived in the 20th century CE. He is considered to be the father of modern Indian astronomy. He is best known for his work on the Saha ionization equation, which is used to calculate the degree of ionization of a gas at a given temperature and pressure.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the role of dark matter in the formation and evolution of galaxies?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Harish-Chandra

  3. Jayant Narlikar

  4. Govind Swarup


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jayant Narlikar is an Indian astrophysicist who is known for his work on the role of dark matter in the formation and evolution of galaxies. He is also known for his work on the steady state theory of the universe.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the cosmic microwave background radiation?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Harish-Chandra

  3. Jayant Narlikar

  4. Govind Swarup


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Govind Swarup was an Indian radio astronomer who is known for his work on the cosmic microwave background radiation. He is also known for his work on the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT).

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the search for extraterrestrial life?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Harish-Chandra

  3. Jayant Narlikar

  4. J. Srinivasan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

J. Srinivasan is an Indian astronomer who is known for his work on the search for extraterrestrial life. He is also known for his work on the SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) program.

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