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Indian Astronomers and Their Contributions to the Study of Asteroids

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Which Indian astronomer is known for his extensive work on the taxonomy of asteroids?

  1. V. V. Raman

  2. A. S. Dhillon

  3. C. R. Rao

  4. M. N. Vahia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

V. V. Raman, a renowned Indian astronomer, made significant contributions to the taxonomy of asteroids. He developed a classification system based on their spectral properties, which is widely used in the astronomical community.

What is the name of the asteroid discovered by the Indian astronomer A. S. Dhillon?

  1. (3568) ASCII

  2. (29075) 1950 DA

  3. (1950 DA)

  4. (29075) ASCII


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A. S. Dhillon, an Indian astronomer, discovered the asteroid (29075) 1950 DA in 1950.

Which Indian astronomer is credited with the discovery of the asteroid (3568) ASCII?

  1. V. V. Raman

  2. A. S. Dhillon

  3. C. R. Rao

  4. M. N. Vahia


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A. S. Dhillon, an Indian astronomer, discovered the asteroid (3568) ASCII in 1985.

What is the name of the asteroid discovered by the Indian astronomer C. R. Rao?

  1. (3568) ASCII

  2. (29075) 1950 DA

  3. (1950 DA)

  4. (29075) ASCII


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

C. R. Rao, an Indian astronomer, discovered the asteroid (1950 DA) in 1950.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the orbital dynamics of asteroids?

  1. V. V. Raman

  2. A. S. Dhillon

  3. C. R. Rao

  4. M. N. Vahia


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

M. N. Vahia, an Indian astronomer, made significant contributions to the study of the orbital dynamics of asteroids. His research focused on understanding the behavior of asteroids in the Solar System.

What is the name of the asteroid discovered by the Indian astronomer M. N. Vahia?

  1. (3568) ASCII

  2. (29075) 1950 DA

  3. (1950 DA)

  4. (29075) ASCII


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

M. N. Vahia, an Indian astronomer, discovered the asteroid (29075) ASCII in 1982.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the physical properties of asteroids?

  1. V. V. Raman

  2. A. S. Dhillon

  3. C. R. Rao

  4. M. N. Vahia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

V. V. Raman, an Indian astronomer, made significant contributions to the study of the physical properties of asteroids. His research focused on understanding their composition, structure, and surface characteristics.

What is the name of the asteroid discovered by the Indian astronomer V. V. Raman?

  1. (3568) ASCII

  2. (29075) 1950 DA

  3. (1950 DA)

  4. (29075) ASCII


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

V. V. Raman, an Indian astronomer, discovered the asteroid (3568) ASCII in 1984.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the search for near-Earth asteroids?

  1. V. V. Raman

  2. A. S. Dhillon

  3. C. R. Rao

  4. M. N. Vahia


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A. S. Dhillon, an Indian astronomer, made significant contributions to the search for near-Earth asteroids. His research focused on identifying asteroids that pose a potential threat to Earth.

What is the name of the asteroid discovered by the Indian astronomer A. S. Dhillon in 1985?

  1. (3568) ASCII

  2. (29075) 1950 DA

  3. (1950 DA)

  4. (29075) ASCII


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A. S. Dhillon, an Indian astronomer, discovered the asteroid (3568) ASCII in 1985.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the development of asteroid detection and tracking systems?

  1. V. V. Raman

  2. A. S. Dhillon

  3. C. R. Rao

  4. M. N. Vahia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

C. R. Rao, an Indian astronomer, made significant contributions to the development of asteroid detection and tracking systems. His research focused on improving the efficiency and accuracy of these systems.

What is the name of the asteroid discovered by the Indian astronomer C. R. Rao in 1950?

  1. (3568) ASCII

  2. (29075) 1950 DA

  3. (1950 DA)

  4. (29075) ASCII


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

C. R. Rao, an Indian astronomer, discovered the asteroid (1950 DA) in 1950.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the study of asteroid families?

  1. V. V. Raman

  2. A. S. Dhillon

  3. C. R. Rao

  4. M. N. Vahia


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

M. N. Vahia, an Indian astronomer, made significant contributions to the study of asteroid families. His research focused on understanding the formation and evolution of these groups of asteroids.

What is the name of the asteroid discovered by the Indian astronomer M. N. Vahia in 1982?

  1. (3568) ASCII

  2. (29075) 1950 DA

  3. (1950 DA)

  4. (29075) ASCII


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

M. N. Vahia, an Indian astronomer, discovered the asteroid (29075) ASCII in 1982.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the development of asteroid impact mitigation strategies?

  1. V. V. Raman

  2. A. S. Dhillon

  3. C. R. Rao

  4. M. N. Vahia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

V. V. Raman, an Indian astronomer, made significant contributions to the development of asteroid impact mitigation strategies. His research focused on understanding the potential risks posed by asteroids and developing methods to mitigate these threats.

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