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Indian Astronomy: The Road Ahead

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the future of astronomy in India. It covers topics such as the upcoming projects, challenges, and opportunities in the field.
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Which of the following is not an upcoming project in Indian astronomy?

  1. Thirty Meter Telescope

  2. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  3. Atacama Large Millimeter Array

  4. Indian Neutrino Observatory

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Atacama Large Millimeter Array is located in Chile, not in India.

What is the main challenge facing Indian astronomy today?

  1. Lack of funding

  2. Lack of skilled astronomers

  3. Air pollution

  4. Light pollution

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Air pollution can interfere with astronomical observations by scattering and absorbing light.

What is the name of the upcoming space telescope that will be launched by ISRO?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. X-ray Polarimeter Satellite

  4. NISAR

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aditya-L1 is a solar mission that will study the Sun's corona.

Which of the following is not an opportunity for Indian astronomy in the future?

  1. Increased funding

  2. More skilled astronomers

  3. Improved air quality

  4. Reduced light pollution

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Light pollution is a major problem for astronomy, but it is not something that can be easily reduced.

What is the name of the upcoming radio telescope that will be built in India?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  2. Square Kilometer Array

  3. Atacama Large Millimeter Array

  4. Indian Neutrino Observatory

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Square Kilometer Array will be the largest radio telescope in the world.

Which of the following is not a goal of Indian astronomy for the future?

  1. To become a leading center for astronomical research

  2. To train more skilled astronomers

  3. To improve the quality of air and reduce light pollution

  4. To build more telescopes

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Improving the quality of air and reducing light pollution are not goals of Indian astronomy, but they are important factors that can affect the success of astronomical research.

What is the name of the upcoming space mission that will study the Sun's corona?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. X-ray Polarimeter Satellite

  4. NISAR

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aditya-L1 is a solar mission that will study the Sun's corona.

Which of the following is not an upcoming project in Indian astronomy?

  1. Thirty Meter Telescope

  2. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  3. Atacama Large Millimeter Array

  4. Indian Neutrino Observatory

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Atacama Large Millimeter Array is located in Chile, not in India.

What is the main challenge facing Indian astronomy today?

  1. Lack of funding

  2. Lack of skilled astronomers

  3. Air pollution

  4. Light pollution

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Air pollution can interfere with astronomical observations by scattering and absorbing light.

What is the name of the upcoming space telescope that will be launched by ISRO?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. X-ray Polarimeter Satellite

  4. NISAR

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aditya-L1 is a solar mission that will study the Sun's corona.

Which of the following is not an opportunity for Indian astronomy in the future?

  1. Increased funding

  2. More skilled astronomers

  3. Improved air quality

  4. Reduced light pollution

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Light pollution is a major problem for astronomy, but it is not something that can be easily reduced.

What is the name of the upcoming radio telescope that will be built in India?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  2. Square Kilometer Array

  3. Atacama Large Millimeter Array

  4. Indian Neutrino Observatory

Show answer
Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Square Kilometer Array will be the largest radio telescope in the world.

Which of the following is not a goal of Indian astronomy for the future?

  1. To become a leading center for astronomical research

  2. To train more skilled astronomers

  3. To improve the quality of air and reduce light pollution

  4. To build more telescopes

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Improving the quality of air and reducing light pollution are not goals of Indian astronomy, but they are important factors that can affect the success of astronomical research.

What is the name of the upcoming space mission that will study the Sun's corona?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. X-ray Polarimeter Satellite

  4. NISAR

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aditya-L1 is a solar mission that will study the Sun's corona.

Which of the following is not an upcoming project in Indian astronomy?

  1. Thirty Meter Telescope

  2. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  3. Atacama Large Millimeter Array

  4. Indian Neutrino Observatory

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Atacama Large Millimeter Array is located in Chile, not in India.

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