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Impact of Modern Indian Astronomy on Society and Culture

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge of the impact of modern Indian astronomy on society and culture. It covers the contributions of prominent Indian astronomers, the development of astronomical observatories, and the influence of astronomy on various aspects of Indian society and culture.
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Who is considered the father of modern Indian astronomy?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. C. V. Raman

  4. Meghnad Saha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Meghnad Saha is widely regarded as the father of modern Indian astronomy for his pioneering work in astrophysics, particularly his development of the Saha ionization equation.

Which Indian astronomer discovered the first radio galaxy?

  1. J. C. Bhattacharya

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. Vikram Sarabhai

  4. Homi J. Bhabha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Govind Swarup, a renowned Indian astronomer, made the groundbreaking discovery of the first radio galaxy, Cygnus A, in 1953.

What is the name of the largest optical telescope in India?

  1. Aryabhata Telescope

  2. Vainu Bappu Telescope

  3. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  4. Himalayan Chandra Telescope


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT) is the largest optical telescope in India, located at an altitude of 4,500 meters in the Himalayas.

Which Indian astronomer was the first to propose the idea of black holes?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Harish-Chandra

  3. C. V. Raman

  4. Vikram Sarabhai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, an Indian-American astrophysicist, was the first to propose the idea of black holes in his 1930 paper on the limiting mass of white dwarf stars.

What is the name of the Indian space agency responsible for space exploration and satellite development?

  1. Indian Space Research Organization (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 Organization (ISRO) is the national space agency of India, responsible for space exploration, satellite development, and space-based applications.

Which Indian astronomer made significant contributions to the field of stellar evolution?

  1. Harish-Chandra

  2. C. V. Raman

  3. Vikram Sarabhai

  4. M. N. Saha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

M. N. Saha, a renowned Indian astrophysicist, made significant contributions to the field of stellar evolution, particularly through his development of the Saha ionization equation.

What is the name of the first Indian satellite launched into space?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

  4. Apple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, named after the ancient Indian astronomer, was the first Indian satellite launched into space in 1975.

Which Indian astronomer played a crucial role in the development of the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)?

  1. J. C. Bhattacharya

  2. Govind Swarup

  3. Vikram Sarabhai

  4. Homi J. Bhabha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Govind Swarup, a prominent Indian astronomer, played a crucial role in the development and construction of the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT).

What is the name of the Indian astronomical observatory located in Kavalur, Tamil Nadu?

  1. Vainu Bappu Observatory

  2. Kavalur Observatory

  3. Udaipur Solar Observatory

  4. Naini Tal Observatory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vainu Bappu Observatory, located in Kavalur, Tamil Nadu, is a major astronomical observatory in India.

Which Indian astronomer made significant contributions to the study of cosmic rays?

  1. Homi J. Bhabha

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. C. V. Raman

  4. J. C. Bhattacharya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

J. C. Bhattacharya, an Indian physicist and astronomer, made significant contributions to the study of cosmic rays and was instrumental in establishing the Cosmic Ray Research Unit in Kolkata.

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched to study the Sun?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

  4. Aditya-L1


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aditya-L1 is an Indian satellite mission designed to study the Sun and its impact on Earth's climate and space weather.

Which Indian astronomer played a key role in the establishment of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)?

  1. Vikram Sarabhai

  2. Homi J. Bhabha

  3. C. V. Raman

  4. M. N. Saha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vikram Sarabhai, a renowned Indian physicist and astronomer, played a key role in the establishment of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) in Bengaluru.

What is the name of the Indian astronomical observatory located in Naini Tal, Uttarakhand?

  1. Vainu Bappu Observatory

  2. Kavalur Observatory

  3. Udaipur Solar Observatory

  4. Naini Tal Observatory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Naini Tal Observatory, located in Naini Tal, Uttarakhand, is a major astronomical observatory in India.

Which Indian astronomer made significant contributions to the field of cosmology?

  1. Harish-Chandra

  2. C. V. Raman

  3. Vikram Sarabhai

  4. Jayant Narlikar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jayant Narlikar, an Indian astrophysicist and cosmologist, made significant contributions to the field of cosmology, particularly through his work on alternative theories of gravity and the steady-state theory.

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched to study the Earth's atmosphere?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

  4. INSAT-3D


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

INSAT-3D is an Indian satellite that was launched to study the Earth's atmosphere and provide meteorological data.

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