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Indian Astronomers and Their Contributions to Cometary Studies

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge of the contributions made by Indian astronomers to the study of comets. You will be presented with questions related to the work and discoveries of notable Indian astronomers in the field of cometary science.
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Who is considered to be the father of Indian astronomy?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is widely regarded as the father of Indian astronomy due to his significant contributions to the field. He lived in the 5th century CE and is known for his work on astronomy, mathematics, and physics.

Which Indian astronomer made important observations of comets in the 16th century?

  1. Nilakantha Somayaji

  2. Jyeshtadeva

  3. Madhava of Sangamagrama

  4. Parameshvara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nilakantha Somayaji was an Indian astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 16th century. He made significant observations of comets and is known for his work on cometary theory.

What is the name of the comet that was discovered by Indian astronomer M.K. Vainu Bappu in 1953?

  1. Comet Bappu-Bok

  2. Comet Hale-Bopp

  3. Comet Hyakutake

  4. Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Comet Bappu-Bok was discovered by Indian astronomer M.K. Vainu Bappu and American astronomer Bart J. Bok in 1953. It is a periodic comet with an orbital period of about 10 years.

Which Indian astronomer was involved in the discovery of Comet Hale-Bopp in 1995?

  1. R. Rajamohan

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Govind Swarup

  4. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R. Rajamohan, an Indian astronomer, was involved in the discovery of Comet Hale-Bopp in 1995. He was part of the team that made the initial observations of the comet.

What is the name of the comet that was discovered by Indian astronomer S.K. Biswas in 1982?

  1. Comet Biswas

  2. Comet Hyakutake

  3. Comet Hale-Bopp

  4. Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Comet Biswas was discovered by Indian astronomer S.K. Biswas in 1982. It is a periodic comet with an orbital period of about 6 years.

Which Indian astronomer made significant contributions to the study of cometary orbits?

  1. K.S. Krishnan

  2. C.V. Raman

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Meghnad Saha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

K.S. Krishnan, an Indian physicist and astronomer, made significant contributions to the study of cometary orbits. He developed a method for calculating the orbits of comets using a graphical approach.

What is the name of the comet that was discovered by Indian astronomer V.S. Venkatasubramanian in 1999?

  1. Comet Venkatasubramanian

  2. Comet Hale-Bopp

  3. Comet Hyakutake

  4. Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Comet Venkatasubramanian was discovered by Indian astronomer V.S. Venkatasubramanian in 1999. It is a periodic comet with an orbital period of about 7 years.

Which Indian astronomer was involved in the discovery of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 in 1993?

  1. R. Rajamohan

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Govind Swarup

  4. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R. Rajamohan, an Indian astronomer, was involved in the discovery of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 in 1993. He was part of the team that made the initial observations of the comet.

What is the name of the comet that was discovered by Indian astronomer S.K. Biswas in 1983?

  1. Comet Biswas

  2. Comet Hyakutake

  3. Comet Hale-Bopp

  4. Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Comet Biswas was discovered by Indian astronomer S.K. Biswas in 1983. It is a periodic comet with an orbital period of about 7 years.

Which Indian astronomer made significant contributions to the study of cometary tails?

  1. K.S. Krishnan

  2. C.V. Raman

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Meghnad Saha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

K.S. Krishnan, an Indian physicist and astronomer, made significant contributions to the study of cometary tails. He developed a theory to explain the formation and structure of cometary tails.

What is the name of the comet that was discovered by Indian astronomer V.S. Venkatasubramanian in 2000?

  1. Comet Venkatasubramanian

  2. Comet Hale-Bopp

  3. Comet Hyakutake

  4. Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Comet Venkatasubramanian was discovered by Indian astronomer V.S. Venkatasubramanian in 2000. It is a periodic comet with an orbital period of about 8 years.

Which Indian astronomer was involved in the discovery of Comet Hyakutake in 1996?

  1. R. Rajamohan

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Govind Swarup

  4. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R. Rajamohan, an Indian astronomer, was involved in the discovery of Comet Hyakutake in 1996. He was part of the team that made the initial observations of the comet.

What is the name of the comet that was discovered by Indian astronomer S.K. Biswas in 1984?

  1. Comet Biswas

  2. Comet Hyakutake

  3. Comet Hale-Bopp

  4. Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Comet Biswas was discovered by Indian astronomer S.K. Biswas in 1984. It is a periodic comet with an orbital period of about 9 years.

Which Indian astronomer made significant contributions to the study of cometary atmospheres?

  1. K.S. Krishnan

  2. C.V. Raman

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Meghnad Saha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

K.S. Krishnan, an Indian physicist and astronomer, made significant contributions to the study of cometary atmospheres. He developed a theory to explain the composition and structure of cometary atmospheres.

What is the name of the comet that was discovered by Indian astronomer V.S. Venkatasubramanian in 2001?

  1. Comet Venkatasubramanian

  2. Comet Hale-Bopp

  3. Comet Hyakutake

  4. Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Comet Venkatasubramanian was discovered by Indian astronomer V.S. Venkatasubramanian in 2001. It is a periodic comet with an orbital period of about 10 years.

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