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Indian Contributions to the Development of Extraterrestrial Life Detection Technologies

Description: This quiz assesses your knowledge about the contributions of Indian scientists and institutions to the development of technologies for detecting extraterrestrial life.
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Which Indian space agency is responsible for developing and launching satellites and spacecraft for extraterrestrial life detection missions?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  2. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

  3. European Space Agency (ESA)

  4. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ISRO is the Indian space agency responsible for developing and launching satellites and spacecraft for various space missions, including those aimed at detecting extraterrestrial life.

What is the name of the Indian satellite launched in 2017 to study the Martian atmosphere and search for signs of past or present life on Mars?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Astrosat

  4. RISAT-1


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mangalyaan, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission, was India's first interplanetary mission launched in 2017 to study the Martian atmosphere and search for evidence of past or present life on Mars.

Which Indian scientist played a significant role in the development of the Raman spectrometer, a key instrument used for detecting organic molecules on Mars?

  1. C.V. Raman

  2. Homi J. Bhabha

  3. Vikram Sarabhai

  4. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

C.V. Raman, the Nobel Prize-winning Indian physicist, played a crucial role in the development of the Raman spectrometer, a powerful tool used for detecting organic molecules on Mars and other celestial bodies.

What is the name of the Indian-led mission concept that aims to search for signs of life in the subsurface oceans of Jupiter's moon, Europa?

  1. Europa Clipper

  2. Europa Orbiter

  3. Europa Lander

  4. Europa Life Finder


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Europa Life Finder is an Indian-led mission concept that aims to search for signs of life in the subsurface oceans of Jupiter's moon, Europa, using a lander equipped with advanced instruments.

Which Indian institution is known for its contributions to the development of astrobiology, the study of the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe?

  1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)

  2. National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS)

  3. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) is a premier Indian research institution known for its contributions to astrobiology, including the study of the origin and evolution of life in the universe and the search for extraterrestrial life.

What is the name of the Indian scientist who led the development of the AstroSat satellite, India's first dedicated astronomy satellite?

  1. K. Kasturirangan

  2. G. Madhavan Nair

  3. U.R. Rao

  4. A.S. Kiran Kumar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

K. Kasturirangan, a renowned Indian space scientist and former chairman of ISRO, led the development of AstroSat, India's first dedicated astronomy satellite launched in 2015.

Which Indian space mission was designed to study the outer atmosphere of the Sun and investigate the solar wind?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. RISAT-1


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Aditya-L1 is an Indian space mission designed to study the outer atmosphere of the Sun, known as the corona, and investigate the solar wind.

What is the name of the Indian scientist who played a key role in the development of the Chandrayaan-1 mission, India's first lunar exploration mission?

  1. G. Madhavan Nair

  2. K. Kasturirangan

  3. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  4. U.R. Rao


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

G. Madhavan Nair, a former chairman of ISRO, played a key role in the development and successful launch of Chandrayaan-1, India's first lunar exploration mission.

Which Indian scientist is known for his contributions to the study of cosmic rays and their potential role in the origin of life on Earth?

  1. Homi J. Bhabha

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. C.V. Raman

  4. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Homi J. Bhabha, a prominent Indian nuclear physicist, made significant contributions to the study of cosmic rays and their potential role in the origin of life on Earth.

What is the name of the Indian satellite launched in 2014 to study the Earth's atmosphere and climate?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. RISAT-1

  4. Megha-Tropiques


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Megha-Tropiques is an Indian satellite launched in 2014 as a joint mission between ISRO and the French space agency CNES to study the Earth's atmosphere and climate.

Which Indian institution is known for its contributions to the development of advanced telescopes and instruments for astronomical observations?

  1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)

  2. National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS)

  3. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) is known for its contributions to the development of advanced telescopes and instruments for astronomical observations, including those used in the search for extraterrestrial life.

What is the name of the Indian scientist who played a significant role in the development of the RISAT-1 satellite, India's first radar imaging satellite?

  1. A.S. Kiran Kumar

  2. K. Kasturirangan

  3. G. Madhavan Nair

  4. U.R. Rao


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A.S. Kiran Kumar, a former chairman of ISRO, played a significant role in the development and successful launch of RISAT-1, India's first radar imaging satellite.

Which Indian space mission was designed to study the Sun's corona and its impact on Earth's climate?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. RISAT-1


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

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

What is the name of the Indian scientist who led the development of the Astrosat satellite, India's first dedicated astronomy satellite?

  1. K. Kasturirangan

  2. G. Madhavan Nair

  3. U.R. Rao

  4. A.S. Kiran Kumar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

K. Kasturirangan, a renowned Indian space scientist and former chairman of ISRO, led the development of AstroSat, India's first dedicated astronomy satellite launched in 2015.

Which Indian space mission was designed to study the outer atmosphere of the Sun and investigate the solar wind?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. RISAT-1


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Aditya-L1 is an Indian space mission designed to study the outer atmosphere of the Sun, known as the corona, and investigate the solar wind.

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