The Role of Black Holes in Indian Gravitational Wave Research

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the role of black holes in Indian gravitational wave research. It covers topics such as the history of Indian gravitational wave research, the role of black holes in gravitational waves, and the current state of Indian gravitational wave research.
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Who is widely regarded as the father of Indian gravitational wave research?

  1. C. V. Vishveshwara

  2. S. Chandrasekhar

  3. R. K. Pachauri

  4. A. K. Raychaudhuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

C. V. Vishveshwara is widely regarded as the father of Indian gravitational wave research. He was a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of gravitational waves and black hole physics.

Which Indian institution is a major contributor to the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) project?

  1. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata

  2. Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

  3. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai

  4. Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai is a major contributor to the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) project. It is one of the few institutions outside the United States that is involved in this project.

What is the name of the Indian gravitational wave detector that is currently under construction?

  1. LIGO-India

  2. IndIGO

  3. GRAVITON

  4. BHAVINI


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

LIGO-India is the name of the Indian gravitational wave detector that is currently under construction. It is a joint project between India and the United States, and it is expected to be completed by 2035.

What is the primary role of black holes in gravitational waves?

  1. They are the sources of gravitational waves.

  2. They amplify gravitational waves.

  3. They absorb gravitational waves.

  4. They deflect gravitational waves.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Black holes are the primary sources of gravitational waves. When two black holes merge, they produce powerful gravitational waves that can be detected by gravitational wave detectors.

What is the name of the first black hole binary system that was detected by gravitational waves?

  1. GW150914

  2. GW151226

  3. GW170104

  4. GW170817


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

GW150914 is the name of the first black hole binary system that was detected by gravitational waves. It was detected by the LIGO detectors in September 2015.

What is the mass range of black holes that are typically involved in gravitational wave mergers?

  1. 10-100 solar masses

  2. 100-1000 solar masses

  3. 1000-10000 solar masses

  4. 10000-100000 solar masses


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The mass range of black holes that are typically involved in gravitational wave mergers is 10-1000 solar masses. This is the mass range of black holes that are formed by the collapse of massive stars.

What is the name of the Indian scientist who played a key role in the development of the theory of gravitational waves?

  1. S. Chandrasekhar

  2. C. V. Vishveshwara

  3. A. K. Raychaudhuri

  4. R. K. Pachauri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

S. Chandrasekhar is the Indian scientist who played a key role in the development of the theory of gravitational waves. He was a renowned physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work on the theory of white dwarf stars.

What is the name of the Indian gravitational wave observatory that is planned to be built in the Himalayas?

  1. LIGO-India

  2. IndIGO

  3. GRAVITON

  4. BHAVINI


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

IndIGO is the name of the Indian gravitational wave observatory that is planned to be built in the Himalayas. It is a proposed project that is still in the early stages of development.

What is the name of the Indian scientist who is the current director of the LIGO-India project?

  1. C. V. Vishveshwara

  2. S. Chandrasekhar

  3. R. K. Pachauri

  4. Sanjeev Dhurandhar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sanjeev Dhurandhar is the Indian scientist who is the current director of the LIGO-India project. He is a renowned physicist who has made significant contributions to the field of gravitational waves.

What is the name of the Indian gravitational wave detector that is currently in operation?

  1. LIGO-India

  2. IndIGO

  3. GRAVITON

  4. BHAVINI


Correct Option:
Explanation:

There is currently no Indian gravitational wave detector that is in operation.

What is the name of the Indian scientist who is the current director of the IndIGO project?

  1. C. V. Vishveshwara

  2. S. Chandrasekhar

  3. R. K. Pachauri

  4. Tarun Souradeep


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tarun Souradeep is the Indian scientist who is the current director of the IndIGO project. He is a renowned physicist who has made significant contributions to the field of gravitational waves.

What is the name of the Indian gravitational wave detector that is planned to be built in the Nilgiri Hills?

  1. LIGO-India

  2. IndIGO

  3. GRAVITON

  4. BHAVINI


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

GRAVITON is the name of the Indian gravitational wave detector that is planned to be built in the Nilgiri Hills. It is a proposed project that is still in the early stages of development.

What is the name of the Indian gravitational wave detector that is planned to be built in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. LIGO-India

  2. IndIGO

  3. GRAVITON

  4. BHAVINI


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

BHAVINI is the name of the Indian gravitational wave detector that is planned to be built in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is a proposed project that is still in the early stages of development.

What is the name of the Indian scientist who is the current director of the GRAVITON project?

  1. C. V. Vishveshwara

  2. S. Chandrasekhar

  3. R. K. Pachauri

  4. K. S. Virbhadra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

K. S. Virbhadra is the Indian scientist who is the current director of the GRAVITON project. He is a renowned physicist who has made significant contributions to the field of gravitational waves.

What is the name of the Indian scientist who is the current director of the BHAVINI project?

  1. C. V. Vishveshwara

  2. S. Chandrasekhar

  3. R. K. Pachauri

  4. A. Gopakumar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A. Gopakumar is the Indian scientist who is the current director of the BHAVINI project. He is a renowned physicist who has made significant contributions to the field of gravitational waves.

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