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Exploring the Cosmos: India's Role in Future Astronomy

Description: This quiz focuses on India's role in future astronomy, exploring the country's contributions to the field and its potential for further advancements.
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Which Indian space agency is responsible for coordinating and implementing India's space program?

  1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  2. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

  3. European Space Agency (ESA)

  4. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is the primary space agency of India, tasked with developing and implementing the country's space program.

What is the name of India's first lunar mission, launched in 2008?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandrayaan-1 was India's first lunar mission, launched in 2008. It successfully orbited the Moon and conducted various scientific experiments.

Which Indian satellite was launched in 2013 to study Mars?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mangalyaan, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission, was India's first mission to Mars, launched in 2013. It successfully entered Mars' orbit and conducted various scientific observations.

What is the name of India's first crewed space mission, planned for launch in 2023?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gaganyaan is India's first crewed space mission, planned for launch in 2023. It aims to send three astronauts into space and orbit the Earth.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his contributions to understanding the evolution of galaxies?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Har Gobind Khorana

  4. C. V. Raman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to understanding the evolution of stars and galaxies. He won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983.

What is the name of the giant radio telescope located in Pune, India?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)

  2. Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA)

  3. Very Large Array (VLA)

  4. Square Kilometer Array (SKA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) is a large radio telescope located near Pune, India. It is one of the world's largest radio telescopes and is used for studying various astronomical objects.

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

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Har Gobind Khorana

  4. C. V. Raman


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vikram Sarabhai was an Indian physicist and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of cosmic microwave background radiation. He was also the founder of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).

What is the name of the Indian satellite launched in 2017 to study the Sun?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aditya-L1 is an Indian satellite launched in 2017 to study the Sun. It is the first Indian satellite dedicated to solar studies.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the formation and evolution of stars?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Har Gobind Khorana

  4. C. V. Raman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to understanding the formation and evolution of stars. He won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983.

What is the name of the Indian satellite launched in 2019 to study the Earth's atmosphere?

  1. NISAR

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) is an Indian satellite launched in 2019 to study the Earth's atmosphere. It is a joint mission between ISRO and NASA.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the origin and evolution of the universe?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Har Gobind Khorana

  4. C. V. Raman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to understanding the origin and evolution of the universe. He won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983.

What is the name of the Indian satellite launched in 2021 to study the Earth's oceans?

  1. Oceansat-3

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Oceansat-3 is an Indian satellite launched in 2021 to study the Earth's oceans. It is the third satellite in the Oceansat series.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the structure and dynamics of galaxies?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Har Gobind Khorana

  4. C. V. Raman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to understanding the structure and dynamics of galaxies. He won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983.

What is the name of the Indian satellite launched in 2022 to study the Earth's land surface?

  1. RISAT-2BR2

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

RISAT-2BR2 is an Indian satellite launched in 2022 to study the Earth's land surface. It is the second satellite in the RISAT-2B series.

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