Notable Discoveries of Asteroids by Indian Astronomers

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Which Indian astronomer is credited with the discovery of the first asteroid by an Indian?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. M. N. Saha

  3. K. S. Krishnan

  4. V. S. Arunachalam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

V. S. Arunachalam, an Indian astronomer, discovered the first asteroid by an Indian in 1989. The asteroid, named 4416 Ramses, was discovered using the 1.2-meter telescope at the Vainu Bappu Observatory in Kavalur, India.

What is the name of the asteroid discovered by V. S. Arunachalam in 1989?

  1. 4416 Ramses

  2. 433 Eros

  3. 243 Ida

  4. 951 Gaspra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

V. S. Arunachalam discovered the asteroid 4416 Ramses in 1989. The asteroid is named after the Egyptian pharaoh Ramses II.

Which Indian astronomer discovered the asteroid 1994 PC1?

  1. R. Rajamohan

  2. S. K. Gupta

  3. H. C. Bhatt

  4. B. G. Anandarao


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R. Rajamohan, an Indian astronomer, discovered the asteroid 1994 PC1 in 1994. The asteroid is notable for its unusual orbit, which brings it close to both Earth and Mars.

What is the name of the asteroid discovered by R. Rajamohan in 1994?

  1. 1994 PC1

  2. 2000 DP107

  3. 2001 SG170

  4. 2002 CE26


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R. Rajamohan discovered the asteroid 1994 PC1 in 1994. The asteroid is named after the year of its discovery.

Which Indian astronomer discovered the asteroid 2000 DP107?

  1. S. K. Gupta

  2. H. C. Bhatt

  3. B. G. Anandarao

  4. C. B. S. Rao


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

S. K. Gupta, an Indian astronomer, discovered the asteroid 2000 DP107 in 2000. The asteroid is notable for its large size and its classification as a near-Earth object.

What is the name of the asteroid discovered by S. K. Gupta in 2000?

  1. 2000 DP107

  2. 2001 SG170

  3. 2002 CE26

  4. 2003 YT1


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

S. K. Gupta discovered the asteroid 2000 DP107 in 2000. The asteroid is named after the year of its discovery.

Which Indian astronomer discovered the asteroid 2001 SG170?

  1. H. C. Bhatt

  2. B. G. Anandarao

  3. C. B. S. Rao

  4. D. K. Kulkarni


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

H. C. Bhatt, an Indian astronomer, discovered the asteroid 2001 SG170 in 2001. The asteroid is notable for its close approach to Earth in 2029.

What is the name of the asteroid discovered by H. C. Bhatt in 2001?

  1. 2001 SG170

  2. 2002 CE26

  3. 2003 YT1

  4. 2004 BL86


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

H. C. Bhatt discovered the asteroid 2001 SG170 in 2001. The asteroid is named after the year of its discovery.

Which Indian astronomer discovered the asteroid 2002 CE26?

  1. B. G. Anandarao

  2. C. B. S. Rao

  3. D. K. Kulkarni

  4. R. S. Yadav


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

B. G. Anandarao, an Indian astronomer, discovered the asteroid 2002 CE26 in 2002. The asteroid is notable for its classification as a Mars-crosser asteroid.

What is the name of the asteroid discovered by B. G. Anandarao in 2002?

  1. 2002 CE26

  2. 2003 YT1

  3. 2004 BL86

  4. 2005 YU55


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

B. G. Anandarao discovered the asteroid 2002 CE26 in 2002. The asteroid is named after the year of its discovery.

Which Indian astronomer discovered the asteroid 2003 YT1?

  1. C. B. S. Rao

  2. D. K. Kulkarni

  3. R. S. Yadav

  4. N. Kameswara Rao


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

C. B. S. Rao, an Indian astronomer, discovered the asteroid 2003 YT1 in 2003. The asteroid is notable for its close approach to Earth in 2028.

What is the name of the asteroid discovered by C. B. S. Rao in 2003?

  1. 2003 YT1

  2. 2004 BL86

  3. 2005 YU55

  4. 2006 RH120


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

C. B. S. Rao discovered the asteroid 2003 YT1 in 2003. The asteroid is named after the year of its discovery.

Which Indian astronomer discovered the asteroid 2004 BL86?

  1. D. K. Kulkarni

  2. R. S. Yadav

  3. N. Kameswara Rao

  4. J. V. Narlikar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

D. K. Kulkarni, an Indian astronomer, discovered the asteroid 2004 BL86 in 2004. The asteroid is notable for its classification as a near-Earth object.

What is the name of the asteroid discovered by D. K. Kulkarni in 2004?

  1. 2004 BL86

  2. 2005 YU55

  3. 2006 RH120

  4. 2007 TU24


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

D. K. Kulkarni discovered the asteroid 2004 BL86 in 2004. The asteroid is named after the year of its discovery.

Which Indian astronomer discovered the asteroid 2005 YU55?

  1. R. S. Yadav

  2. N. Kameswara Rao

  3. J. V. Narlikar

  4. G. R. Rengarajan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R. S. Yadav, an Indian astronomer, discovered the asteroid 2005 YU55 in 2005. The asteroid is notable for its close approach to Earth in 2011.

What is the name of the asteroid discovered by R. S. Yadav in 2005?

  1. 2005 YU55

  2. 2006 RH120

  3. 2007 TU24

  4. 2008 TC3


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R. S. Yadav discovered the asteroid 2005 YU55 in 2005. The asteroid is named after the year of its discovery.

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