Indian Studies on Asteroid Composition and Surface Properties

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Which Indian scientist is known for his pioneering work on asteroid spectroscopy and the identification of asteroid families?

  1. A.S. Ramakrishnan

  2. J.N. Goswami

  3. K.S. Krishna Swamy

  4. S.K. Chakrabarti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A.S. Ramakrishnan is a renowned Indian astronomer who made significant contributions to asteroid spectroscopy and the identification of asteroid families.

Which Indian institution is actively involved in the study of asteroid composition and surface properties?

  1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics

  2. Physical Research Laboratory

  3. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Physical Research Laboratory in Ahmedabad, India, is actively involved in the study of asteroid composition and surface properties.

What is the primary technique used by Indian scientists to study asteroid composition?

  1. X-ray spectroscopy

  2. Infrared spectroscopy

  3. Visible-light spectroscopy

  4. Radio astronomy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Visible-light spectroscopy is the primary technique used by Indian scientists to study asteroid composition.

Which asteroid family was identified by Indian astronomers using visible-light spectroscopy?

  1. Eos family

  2. Themis family

  3. Vesta family

  4. Flora family


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Eos family was identified by Indian astronomers using visible-light spectroscopy.

What is the primary objective of the Indian Asteroid Mission (IAM)?

  1. To study the composition of near-Earth asteroids

  2. To explore the surface properties of asteroids

  3. To search for water and organic molecules on asteroids

  4. To return samples from an asteroid to Earth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of the Indian Asteroid Mission (IAM) is to study the composition of near-Earth asteroids.

Which Indian spacecraft was launched in 2022 to study the composition of near-Earth asteroids?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Aditya-L1 spacecraft was launched in 2022 to study the composition of near-Earth asteroids.

What is the expected duration of the Indian Asteroid Mission (IAM)?

  1. 1 year

  2. 2 years

  3. 3 years

  4. 5 years


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The expected duration of the Indian Asteroid Mission (IAM) is 5 years.

Which Indian scientist is the Principal Investigator of the Indian Asteroid Mission (IAM)?

  1. A.S. Ramakrishnan

  2. J.N. Goswami

  3. K.S. Krishna Swamy

  4. S.K. Chakrabarti


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

S.K. Chakrabarti is the Principal Investigator of the Indian Asteroid Mission (IAM).

What is the expected launch date of the Gaganyaan mission?

  1. 2023

  2. 2024

  3. 2025

  4. 2026


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The expected launch date of the Gaganyaan mission is 2024.

Which Indian scientist is the Project Director of the Gaganyaan mission?

  1. A.S. Ramakrishnan

  2. J.N. Goswami

  3. K.S. Krishna Swamy

  4. S.K. Chakrabarti


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

K.S. Krishna Swamy is the Project Director of the Gaganyaan mission.

What is the primary objective of the Gaganyaan mission?

  1. To send a human to the Moon

  2. To send a human to Mars

  3. To send a human to Venus

  4. To send a human to Jupiter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of the Gaganyaan mission is to send a human to the Moon.

Which Indian astronaut is expected to be the first to travel to the Moon on the Gaganyaan mission?

  1. Rakesh Sharma

  2. Kalpana Chawla

  3. Sunita Williams

  4. Vikram Sarabhai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rakesh Sharma is expected to be the first Indian astronaut to travel to the Moon on the Gaganyaan mission.

What is the expected duration of the Gaganyaan mission?

  1. 1 week

  2. 2 weeks

  3. 3 weeks

  4. 4 weeks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The expected duration of the Gaganyaan mission is 1 week.

What is the expected cost of the Gaganyaan mission?

  1. $1 billion

  2. $2 billion

  3. $3 billion

  4. $4 billion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The expected cost of the Gaganyaan mission is $3 billion.

Which Indian space agency is responsible for the Gaganyaan mission?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (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 Organisation (ISRO) is responsible for the Gaganyaan mission.

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