Dark Matter and the Dynamics of Galaxies in Indian Astronomy

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What is the primary evidence for the existence of dark matter in galaxies?

  1. The observed rotation curves of galaxies

  2. The gravitational lensing of light

  3. The presence of dwarf galaxies

  4. The abundance of heavy elements in the universe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The observed rotation curves of galaxies show that the orbital velocities of stars do not decrease as expected based on the visible mass of the galaxy, suggesting the presence of additional mass, or dark matter.

Which Indian astronomer played a significant role in the study of dark matter and galaxy dynamics?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. Vikram Sarabhai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the study of dark matter and galaxy dynamics, including his work on the Chandrasekhar limit and the virial theorem.

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

  1. Astrosat

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. RISAT-1


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

Which Indian institution is known for its research contributions to the study of dark matter and galaxy dynamics?

  1. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

  2. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)

  3. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)

  4. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) is a premier Indian research institution that has made significant contributions to the study of dark matter and galaxy dynamics, including the work of Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar.

What is the primary method used by Indian astronomers to study dark matter in galaxies?

  1. Gravitational lensing

  2. X-ray observations

  3. Radio observations

  4. Infrared observations


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gravitational lensing is a technique used by Indian astronomers to study dark matter in galaxies by observing the distortion of light from distant objects due to the gravitational field of the dark matter.

Which Indian astronomer is known for their work on the dynamics of dwarf galaxies and their role in understanding dark matter?

  1. Jayaram N. Chengalur

  2. Ramana Athreya

  3. Annapurni Subramaniam

  4. Dipankar Bhattacharya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jayaram N. Chengalur is an Indian astronomer known for his work on the dynamics of dwarf galaxies and their role in understanding dark matter.

What is the name of the Indian astronomical observatory that has been used to study dark matter and galaxy dynamics?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)

  2. Vainu Bappu Observatory

  3. Udaipur Solar Observatory

  4. Devasthal Optical Telescope


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) is an Indian astronomical observatory that has been used to study dark matter and galaxy dynamics through radio observations.

Which Indian astronomer is known for their work on the formation and evolution of galaxies in the context of dark matter?

  1. Somnath Bharadwaj

  2. Biman B. Nath

  3. T. Padmanabhan

  4. Sanjeev Dhurandhar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Somnath Bharadwaj is an Indian astronomer known for his work on the formation and evolution of galaxies in the context of dark matter.

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. BOSS (Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey)

  4. Indian Dark Matter Survey (IDMS)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Dark Matter Survey (IDMS) is an astronomical survey aimed at studying the distribution of dark matter in the universe.

Which Indian astronomer is known for their work on the theoretical aspects of dark matter and its implications for cosmology?

  1. Tarun Souradeep

  2. Prashant Jain

  3. Ravi Sheth

  4. Naresh Dadhich


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tarun Souradeep is an Indian astronomer known for his work on the theoretical aspects of dark matter and its implications for cosmology.

What is the name of the Indian astronomical collaboration that aims to study dark matter and galaxy dynamics through gravitational lensing?

  1. Indian Centre for Space Physics (ICSP)

  2. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  3. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)

  4. Dark Matter Collaboration of India (DMCI)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Dark Matter Collaboration of India (DMCI) is an astronomical collaboration that aims to study dark matter and galaxy dynamics through gravitational lensing.

Which Indian astronomer is known for their work on the observational constraints on dark matter properties?

  1. Suryadeep Ray

  2. Shantanu Desai

  3. Anjali Gupta

  4. Saurabh Jha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Suryadeep Ray is an Indian astronomer known for their work on the observational constraints on dark matter properties.

What is the name of the Indian astronomical facility that is being developed to study dark matter and galaxy dynamics through X-ray observations?

  1. AstroSat

  2. XMM-Newton

  3. Chandra X-ray Observatory

  4. Indian X-ray Observatory (IXO)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian X-ray Observatory (IXO) is an astronomical facility being developed to study dark matter and galaxy dynamics through X-ray observations.

Which Indian astronomer is known for their work on the role of dark matter in the formation of cosmic structures?

  1. R. Nityananda

  2. Biman B. Nath

  3. Jayaram N. Chengalur

  4. Somnath Bharadwaj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R. Nityananda is an Indian astronomer known for their work on the role of dark matter in the formation of cosmic structures.

What is the name of the Indian astronomical collaboration that aims to study dark matter and galaxy dynamics through radio observations?

  1. Indian Radio Astronomy Network (IRAF)

  2. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)

  3. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)

  4. Radio Astronomy Centre (RAC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Radio Astronomy Network (IRAF) is an astronomical collaboration that aims to study dark matter and galaxy dynamics through radio observations.

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