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The Role of Indian Astronomy in Asteroid Mining and Resource Utilization

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Which Indian space agency is responsible for the Chandrayaan mission?

  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 Chandrayaan mission was an Indian lunar exploration mission conducted by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).

What is the primary objective of the Chandrayaan mission?

  1. To study the lunar surface and composition

  2. To search for water and other resources on the Moon

  3. To establish a permanent human presence on the Moon

  4. To test new technologies for future space missions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of the Chandrayaan mission was to study the lunar surface and composition, including the presence of water and other resources.

Which Indian astronomer played a significant role in the development of the Chandrayaan mission?

  1. Dr. K. Kasturirangan

  2. Dr. G. Madhavan Nair

  3. Dr. M. Annadurai

  4. Dr. U. R. Rao


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dr. M. Annadurai was the project director of the Chandrayaan mission and played a significant role in its development and execution.

What is the name of the Indian spacecraft that successfully orbited the Moon during the Chandrayaan mission?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Vikram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandrayaan-1 was the Indian spacecraft that successfully orbited the Moon during the Chandrayaan mission.

Which Indian space mission was specifically designed to study asteroids?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Astrosat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Astrosat is an Indian space mission specifically designed to study asteroids, among other celestial objects.

What is the primary objective of the Astrosat mission?

  1. To study the X-ray and ultraviolet emission from celestial objects

  2. To search for exoplanets

  3. To study the cosmic microwave background radiation

  4. To observe gravitational waves


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of the Astrosat mission is to study the X-ray and ultraviolet emission from celestial objects, including asteroids.

Which Indian astronomer played a significant role in the development of the Astrosat mission?

  1. Dr. K. Kasturirangan

  2. Dr. G. Madhavan Nair

  3. Dr. M. Annadurai

  4. Dr. U. R. Rao


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. K. Kasturirangan was the chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) during the development of the Astrosat mission and played a significant role in its success.

What is the name of the Indian spacecraft that was launched as part of the Astrosat mission?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Astrosat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Astrosat is the name of the Indian spacecraft that was launched as part of the Astrosat mission.

Which Indian space mission was specifically designed to study the Sun?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Aditya-L1


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aditya-L1 is an Indian space mission specifically designed to study the Sun.

What is the primary objective of the Aditya-L1 mission?

  1. To study the Sun's corona and solar flares

  2. To search for exoplanets

  3. To study the cosmic microwave background radiation

  4. To observe gravitational waves


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of the Aditya-L1 mission is to study the Sun's corona and solar flares.

Which Indian astronomer played a significant role in the development of the Aditya-L1 mission?

  1. Dr. K. Kasturirangan

  2. Dr. G. Madhavan Nair

  3. Dr. M. Annadurai

  4. Dr. U. R. Rao


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dr. U. R. Rao was the chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) during the development of the Aditya-L1 mission and played a significant role in its success.

What is the name of the Indian spacecraft that was launched as part of the Aditya-L1 mission?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Aditya-L1


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aditya-L1 is the name of the Indian spacecraft that was launched as part of the Aditya-L1 mission.

Which Indian space mission was specifically designed to study the planet Mars?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Aditya-L1


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mangalyaan is an Indian space mission specifically designed to study the planet Mars.

What is the primary objective of the Mangalyaan mission?

  1. To study the Martian surface and atmosphere

  2. To search for water and other resources on Mars

  3. To establish a permanent human presence on Mars

  4. To test new technologies for future space missions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of the Mangalyaan mission is to study the Martian surface and atmosphere.

Which Indian astronomer played a significant role in the development of the Mangalyaan mission?

  1. Dr. K. Kasturirangan

  2. Dr. G. Madhavan Nair

  3. Dr. M. Annadurai

  4. Dr. U. R. Rao


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Dr. K. Radhakrishnan was the chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) during the development of the Mangalyaan mission and played a significant role in its success.

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