Indian Contributions to the Study of Cometary Atmospheres

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of Indian contributions to the study of cometary atmospheres. It covers various aspects of cometary research conducted by Indian scientists, including observations, modeling, and theoretical studies.
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Which Indian astronomer is known for his pioneering work on the study of cometary atmospheres?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Harinder Singh Ahluwalia

  4. Jayant Narlikar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Harinder Singh Ahluwalia is an Indian astronomer who has made significant contributions to the study of cometary atmospheres. He is known for his work on the composition and structure of cometary atmospheres, as well as the processes that drive their evolution.

What is the name of the Indian spacecraft that was sent to study the comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. ISRO Orbiter Mission


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ISRO Orbiter Mission, also known as the Chandrayaan-2 mission, was an Indian spacecraft that was sent to study the comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko. The mission was launched in 2018 and successfully reached the comet in 2019.

Which Indian observatory is known for its contributions to the study of cometary atmospheres?

  1. Udaipur Solar Observatory

  2. Vainu Bappu Observatory

  3. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  4. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) is an Indian observatory that has made significant contributions to the study of cometary atmospheres. The observatory is located in Nainital, Uttarakhand, and is equipped with a variety of telescopes and instruments for astronomical observations.

What is the name of the Indian model that is used to study the composition and structure of cometary atmospheres?

  1. Ahluwalia-Biermann Model

  2. Whipple Model

  3. Oort Cloud Model

  4. Kuiper Belt Model


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ahluwalia-Biermann Model is an Indian model that is used to study the composition and structure of cometary atmospheres. The model was developed by Harinder Singh Ahluwalia and Ludwig Biermann in the 1960s and has been widely used to study the atmospheres of various comets.

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the dynamics of cometary atmospheres?

  1. Jayant Narlikar

  2. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  3. Harinder Singh Ahluwalia

  4. Vikram Sarabhai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jayant Narlikar is an Indian scientist who is known for his work on the dynamics of cometary atmospheres. He has developed a number of models to study the behavior of cometary atmospheres, including the Narlikar-Whipple Model and the Narlikar-Ahluwalia Model.

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was used to study the composition of cometary atmospheres?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. ISRO Orbiter Mission


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Astrosat satellite is an Indian satellite that was used to study the composition of cometary atmospheres. The satellite was launched in 2015 and is equipped with a variety of instruments for astronomical observations, including a spectrometer for studying the composition of celestial objects.

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the evolution of cometary atmospheres?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Harinder Singh Ahluwalia

  4. Jayant Narlikar


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vikram Sarabhai is an Indian scientist who is known for his work on the evolution of cometary atmospheres. He has developed a number of models to study the evolution of cometary atmospheres, including the Sarabhai Model and the Sarabhai-Ahluwalia Model.

What is the name of the Indian telescope that is used to study the atmospheres of comets?

  1. Udaipur Solar Observatory

  2. Vainu Bappu Observatory

  3. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  4. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Vainu Bappu Observatory is an Indian telescope that is used to study the atmospheres of comets. The observatory is located in Kavalur, Tamil Nadu, and is equipped with a variety of telescopes and instruments for astronomical observations.

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the chemistry of cometary atmospheres?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Harinder Singh Ahluwalia

  4. Jayant Narlikar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar is an Indian scientist who is known for his work on the chemistry of cometary atmospheres. He has developed a number of models to study the chemical composition of cometary atmospheres, including the Chandrasekhar Model and the Chandrasekhar-Ahluwalia Model.

What is the name of the Indian spacecraft that was sent to study the comet Tempel 1?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. ISRO Orbiter Mission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft was an Indian spacecraft that was sent to study the comet Tempel 1. The spacecraft was launched in 2008 and successfully reached the comet in 2009.

Which Indian observatory is known for its contributions to the study of cometary tails?

  1. Udaipur Solar Observatory

  2. Vainu Bappu Observatory

  3. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  4. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) is an Indian observatory that is known for its contributions to the study of cometary tails. The observatory is located in Khodad, Maharashtra, and is equipped with a variety of radio telescopes for astronomical observations.

What is the name of the Indian model that is used to study the dynamics of cometary tails?

  1. Ahluwalia-Biermann Model

  2. Whipple Model

  3. Oort Cloud Model

  4. Kuiper Belt Model


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Whipple Model is an Indian model that is used to study the dynamics of cometary tails. The model was developed by Fred Whipple in the 1950s and has been widely used to study the behavior of cometary tails.

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the interaction of cometary atmospheres with the solar wind?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Harinder Singh Ahluwalia

  4. Jayant Narlikar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Harinder Singh Ahluwalia is an Indian scientist who is known for his work on the interaction of cometary atmospheres with the solar wind. He has developed a number of models to study the interaction of cometary atmospheres with the solar wind, including the Ahluwalia-Biermann Model and the Ahluwalia-Narlikar Model.

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was used to study the interaction of cometary atmospheres with the solar wind?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. ISRO Orbiter Mission


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Mangalyaan satellite is an Indian satellite that was used to study the interaction of cometary atmospheres with the solar wind. The satellite was launched in 2013 and successfully reached Mars in 2014.

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