Dark Matter and the Evolution of Galaxies in Indian Astronomy

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Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on dark matter halos and their impact on galaxy formation?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Govind Swarup

  4. Ramanath Cowsik


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ramanath Cowsik is an Indian physicist who has made significant contributions to the study of dark matter and its role in galaxy formation.

What is the name of the Indian satellite mission designed to study dark matter and other astrophysical phenomena?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. NISAR


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Astrosat is an Indian satellite mission launched in 2015 to study dark matter, black holes, and other astrophysical phenomena.

Which Indian astronomical observatory is known for its contributions to the study of dark matter in galaxies?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)

  2. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  3. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)

  4. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) is a radio telescope located in India that has been used to study dark matter in galaxies.

What is the name of the Indian astronomer who proposed the existence of dark matter halos around galaxies?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Govind Swarup

  4. Ramanath Cowsik


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jayant Narlikar is an Indian astronomer who proposed the existence of dark matter halos around galaxies.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the role of dark matter in the formation of dwarf galaxies?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Govind Swarup

  4. Ramanath Cowsik


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Govind Swarup is an Indian astronomer who has made significant contributions to the study of dark matter in dwarf galaxies.

What is the name of the Indian astronomical survey that aims to study the distribution of dark matter in the universe?

  1. Dark Energy Survey (DES)

  2. Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS)

  3. Indian Dark Matter Survey (IDMS)

  4. Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey (BOSS)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indian Dark Matter Survey (IDMS) is an astronomical survey that aims to study the distribution of dark matter in the universe.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the effects of dark matter on the dynamics of galaxies?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Govind Swarup

  4. Ramanath Cowsik


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar is an Indian astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of the effects of dark matter on the dynamics of galaxies.

What is the name of the Indian astronomical observatory that is used to study dark matter in galaxies?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)

  2. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  3. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)

  4. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) is an astronomical observatory located in India that is used to study dark matter in galaxies.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the role of dark matter in the formation of spiral galaxies?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Govind Swarup

  4. Ramanath Cowsik


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ramanath Cowsik is an Indian astronomer who is known for his work on the role of dark matter in the formation of spiral galaxies.

What is the name of the Indian astronomical survey that aims to study the distribution of dark matter in clusters of galaxies?

  1. Dark Energy Survey (DES)

  2. Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS)

  3. Indian Dark Matter Survey (IDMS)

  4. Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey (BOSS)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indian Dark Matter Survey (IDMS) is an astronomical survey that aims to study the distribution of dark matter in clusters of galaxies.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the effects of dark matter on the evolution of galaxies?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Govind Swarup

  4. Ramanath Cowsik


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar is an Indian astronomer who is known for his work on the effects of dark matter on the evolution of galaxies.

What is the name of the Indian astronomical observatory that is used to study dark matter in galaxy clusters?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)

  2. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  3. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)

  4. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) is an astronomical observatory located in India that is used to study dark matter in galaxy clusters.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the role of dark matter in the formation of elliptical galaxies?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Govind Swarup

  4. Ramanath Cowsik


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jayant Narlikar is an Indian astronomer who is known for his work on the role of dark matter in the formation of elliptical galaxies.

What is the name of the Indian astronomical survey that aims to study the distribution of dark matter in the Milky Way galaxy?

  1. Dark Energy Survey (DES)

  2. Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS)

  3. Indian Dark Matter Survey (IDMS)

  4. Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey (BOSS)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indian Dark Matter Survey (IDMS) is an astronomical survey that aims to study the distribution of dark matter in the Milky Way galaxy.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the effects of dark matter on the dynamics of galaxy clusters?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Govind Swarup

  4. Ramanath Cowsik


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar is an Indian astronomer who is known for his work on the effects of dark matter on the dynamics of galaxy clusters.

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