Indian Contributions to the Study of Extraterrestrial Life

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Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the possibility of life on Mars?

  1. Dr. C.V. Raman

  2. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Dr. Jayant Narlikar

  4. Dr. S. Chandrasekhar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dr. Jayant Narlikar is a renowned Indian astrophysicist who has extensively studied the possibility of life on Mars. He has proposed the 'panspermia' theory, which suggests that life on Earth may have originated from Mars.

Which Indian space mission was specifically designed to search for signs of life on Mars?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Gaganyaan

  4. Astrosat


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mangalyaan, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission, was India's first interplanetary mission. It was launched in 2013 with the primary objective of searching for signs of life on Mars.

What is the name of the Indian telescope that has been used to study exoplanets and search for signs of extraterrestrial life?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)

  2. Aryabhata Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  3. Vainu Bappu Observatory

  4. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) is a large radio telescope located in Pune, India. It has been used to study exoplanets and search for signs of extraterrestrial life.

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the habitability of exoplanets?

  1. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  2. Dr. R. Chidambaram

  3. Dr. Tessy Thomas

  4. Dr. Raghunandan Sarma


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dr. Raghunandan Sarma is an Indian astrophysicist who has extensively studied the habitability of exoplanets. He has developed models to assess the potential for life on exoplanets based on their atmospheric conditions and other factors.

What is the name of the Indian organization that is responsible for coordinating research and activities related to extraterrestrial life?

  1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  2. Department of Space (DoS)

  3. National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS)

  4. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is the primary organization responsible for coordinating research and activities related to extraterrestrial life in India.

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the origin of life and the search for life in extreme environments?

  1. Dr. Harsh Gupta

  2. Dr. N.R. Prabhu

  3. Dr. R. Rajaraman

  4. Dr. A.S. Kiran Kumar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. Harsh Gupta is an Indian astrobiologist who has extensively studied the origin of life and the search for life in extreme environments. He has conducted research on extremophiles, which are organisms that can survive in harsh conditions, and has explored the potential for life on other planets.

What is the name of the Indian space mission that is planned to study the habitability of Venus?

  1. Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM)

  2. Venus Climate Orbiter (VCO)

  3. Venus Exploration Mission (VEM)

  4. Venus Atmospheric Probe (VAP)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM) is a planned Indian space mission that aims to study the habitability of Venus. It is expected to launch in the late 2020s.

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the detection of biosignatures in extraterrestrial environments?

  1. Dr. Jitendra Nath Goswami

  2. Dr. T.M.K. Marar

  3. Dr. K. Kasturirangan

  4. Dr. U.R. Rao


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. Jitendra Nath Goswami is an Indian astrobiologist who has extensively studied the detection of biosignatures in extraterrestrial environments. He has developed techniques for identifying potential signs of life on other planets and moons.

What is the name of the Indian research institute that is dedicated to the study of astrobiology?

  1. National Institute of Astrobiology (NIA)

  2. Indian Institute of Astrobiology (IIA)

  3. Astrobiology Research Centre (ARC)

  4. Centre for Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences (CAPS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Institute of Astrobiology (NIA) is a research institute in India that is dedicated to the study of astrobiology. It was established in 2008 and is located in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI)?

  1. Dr. K.R. Sridharan

  2. Dr. S.K. Jain

  3. Dr. R.C. Kapoor

  4. Dr. G. Madhavan Nair


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. K.R. Sridharan is an Indian astrophysicist who has extensively studied the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI). He has been involved in several SETI projects and has contributed to the development of new techniques for detecting extraterrestrial signals.

What is the name of the Indian radio telescope that is used for SETI observations?

  1. Ooty Radio Telescope (ORT)

  2. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)

  3. Aryabhata Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  4. Vainu Bappu Observatory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ooty Radio Telescope (ORT) is a radio telescope located in Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India. It is used for SETI observations and has been involved in several projects to search for extraterrestrial signals.

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the development of space instruments for astrobiology missions?

  1. Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai

  2. Dr. K. Kasturirangan

  3. Dr. U.R. Rao

  4. Dr. A.S. Kiran Kumar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai is an Indian space scientist who has extensively worked on the development of space instruments for astrobiology missions. He has contributed to the design and development of instruments for several Indian space missions, including the Chandrayaan-1 and Mangalyaan missions.

What is the name of the Indian space mission that is planned to study the habitability of Jupiter's moon Europa?

  1. Europa Orbiter Mission (EOM)

  2. Europa Clipper Mission (ECM)

  3. Europa Lander Mission (ELM)

  4. Europa Multiple-Flyby Mission (EMFM)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Europa Orbiter Mission (EOM) is a planned Indian space mission that aims to study the habitability of Jupiter's moon Europa. It is expected to launch in the early 2030s.

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the search for life in the subsurface oceans of Mars?

  1. Dr. Raghunandan Sarma

  2. Dr. Jitendra Nath Goswami

  3. Dr. Harsh Gupta

  4. Dr. K.R. Sridharan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. Raghunandan Sarma is an Indian astrophysicist who has extensively studied the search for life in the subsurface oceans of Mars. He has developed models to assess the potential for life in these oceans and has proposed strategies for exploring them.

What is the name of the Indian space mission that is planned to study the habitability of Saturn's moon Enceladus?

  1. Enceladus Orbiter Mission (EOM)

  2. Enceladus Clipper Mission (ECM)

  3. Enceladus Lander Mission (ELM)

  4. Enceladus Multiple-Flyby Mission (EMFM)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Enceladus Orbiter Mission (EOM) is a planned Indian space mission that aims to study the habitability of Saturn's moon Enceladus. It is expected to launch in the late 2030s.

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