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Astronomical Instruments Used at Indian Observatories

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Which of the following is NOT an astronomical instrument used at Indian observatories?

  1. Telescope

  2. Spectrograph

  3. Radio Telescope

  4. Microscope


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Microscopes are not used in astronomy, as they are designed to magnify small objects, while astronomical instruments are used to study celestial objects.

What is the primary function of a telescope?

  1. To magnify distant objects

  2. To measure the distance to stars

  3. To analyze the chemical composition of stars

  4. To detect radio waves from space


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary function of a telescope is to magnify distant objects, making them appear closer and larger.

Which type of telescope is used to study objects in the infrared spectrum?

  1. Refracting Telescope

  2. Reflecting Telescope

  3. Radio Telescope

  4. Infrared Telescope


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Infrared telescopes are specifically designed to detect and study infrared radiation emitted by celestial objects.

What is the purpose of a spectrograph in astronomy?

  1. To measure the distance to stars

  2. To analyze the chemical composition of stars

  3. To detect radio waves from space

  4. To magnify distant objects


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Spectrographs are used to analyze the chemical composition of stars and other celestial objects by splitting their light into its component wavelengths.

Which of the following observatories in India is known for its radio telescope?

  1. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  2. Vainu Bappu Observatory

  3. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)

  4. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) is located near Pune, Maharashtra, and is known for its array of radio telescopes used to study radio waves from space.

What is the largest optical telescope in India?

  1. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) Telescope

  2. Vainu Bappu Observatory Telescope

  3. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)

  4. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) Telescope


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) Telescope, located in Nainital, Uttarakhand, is the largest optical telescope in India.

Which astronomical instrument is used to study the Sun?

  1. Telescope

  2. Spectrograph

  3. Radio Telescope

  4. Heliometer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A heliometer is a specialized astronomical instrument designed specifically to study the Sun and its features.

What is the purpose of an astrograph in astronomy?

  1. To measure the distance to stars

  2. To analyze the chemical composition of stars

  3. To detect radio waves from space

  4. To take photographs of celestial objects


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Astrographs are specialized telescopes designed to take wide-field photographs of the night sky, capturing large areas of the sky in a single exposure.

Which of the following observatories in India is known for its solar telescope?

  1. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  2. Vainu Bappu Observatory

  3. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)

  4. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Vainu Bappu Observatory, located in Kavalur, Tamil Nadu, is known for its solar telescope, which is used to study the Sun and its phenomena.

What is the primary function of a photometer in astronomy?

  1. To measure the distance to stars

  2. To analyze the chemical composition of stars

  3. To detect radio waves from space

  4. To measure the brightness of celestial objects


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Photometers are instruments used to measure the brightness or intensity of light from celestial objects.

Which astronomical instrument is used to study the polarization of light from celestial objects?

  1. Telescope

  2. Spectrograph

  3. Radio Telescope

  4. Polarimeter


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Polarimeters are instruments used to measure the polarization of light, which can provide information about the magnetic fields and other properties of celestial objects.

What is the purpose of a coronagraph in astronomy?

  1. To measure the distance to stars

  2. To analyze the chemical composition of stars

  3. To detect radio waves from space

  4. To study the Sun's corona


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Coronagraphs are specialized telescopes designed to study the Sun's corona, the outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere.

Which of the following observatories in India is known for its gamma-ray telescope?

  1. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  2. Vainu Bappu Observatory

  3. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)

  4. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, is known for its gamma-ray telescope, which is used to study gamma rays from space.

What is the primary function of a Fabry-Perot interferometer in astronomy?

  1. To measure the distance to stars

  2. To analyze the chemical composition of stars

  3. To detect radio waves from space

  4. To study the structure and dynamics of gases in celestial objects


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fabry-Perot interferometers are used to study the structure and dynamics of gases in celestial objects by analyzing the interference patterns of light.

Which astronomical instrument is used to study the cosmic microwave background radiation?

  1. Telescope

  2. Spectrograph

  3. Radio Telescope

  4. Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) Experiment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) Experiments are specialized instruments designed to study the cosmic microwave background radiation, which is the leftover radiation from the Big Bang.

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