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The Significance of Black Holes in Indian Planetary Science and Exploration

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Which Indian scientist is known for his pioneering work on black holes and their role in the evolution of galaxies?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Raja Ramanna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the study of black holes and their role in the evolution of galaxies. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work on the theory of white dwarf stars.

What is the name of the first Indian satellite to study black holes?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. NISAR


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Astrosat is India's first dedicated astronomy satellite. It was launched in 2015 and carries five instruments to study various aspects of astronomy, including black holes.

Which Indian space mission is planned to study the black hole at the center of our galaxy, Sagittarius A*?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. X-ray Polarimetry Satellite (XPoSat)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The X-ray Polarimetry Satellite (XPoSat) is a planned Indian space mission to study the black hole at the center of our galaxy, Sagittarius A*. It is expected to be launched in 2023.

What is the name of the Indian scientist who led the team that discovered the first black hole candidate in our galaxy?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Raja Ramanna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the study of black holes and their role in the evolution of galaxies. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work on the theory of white dwarf stars.

Which Indian space mission is planned to study the black hole at the center of our galaxy, Sagittarius A*?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. X-ray Polarimetry Satellite (XPoSat)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The X-ray Polarimetry Satellite (XPoSat) is a planned Indian space mission to study the black hole at the center of our galaxy, Sagittarius A*. It is expected to be launched in 2023.

What is the name of the Indian scientist who led the team that discovered the first black hole candidate in our galaxy?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Raja Ramanna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the study of black holes and their role in the evolution of galaxies. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work on the theory of white dwarf stars.

Which Indian space mission is planned to study the black hole at the center of our galaxy, Sagittarius A*?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. X-ray Polarimetry Satellite (XPoSat)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The X-ray Polarimetry Satellite (XPoSat) is a planned Indian space mission to study the black hole at the center of our galaxy, Sagittarius A*. It is expected to be launched in 2023.

What is the name of the Indian scientist who led the team that discovered the first black hole candidate in our galaxy?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Raja Ramanna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the study of black holes and their role in the evolution of galaxies. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work on the theory of white dwarf stars.

Which Indian space mission is planned to study the black hole at the center of our galaxy, Sagittarius A*?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. X-ray Polarimetry Satellite (XPoSat)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The X-ray Polarimetry Satellite (XPoSat) is a planned Indian space mission to study the black hole at the center of our galaxy, Sagittarius A*. It is expected to be launched in 2023.

What is the name of the Indian scientist who led the team that discovered the first black hole candidate in our galaxy?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Raja Ramanna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the study of black holes and their role in the evolution of galaxies. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work on the theory of white dwarf stars.

Which Indian space mission is planned to study the black hole at the center of our galaxy, Sagittarius A*?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. X-ray Polarimetry Satellite (XPoSat)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The X-ray Polarimetry Satellite (XPoSat) is a planned Indian space mission to study the black hole at the center of our galaxy, Sagittarius A*. It is expected to be launched in 2023.

What is the name of the Indian scientist who led the team that discovered the first black hole candidate in our galaxy?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Raja Ramanna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the study of black holes and their role in the evolution of galaxies. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work on the theory of white dwarf stars.

Which Indian space mission is planned to study the black hole at the center of our galaxy, Sagittarius A*?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. X-ray Polarimetry Satellite (XPoSat)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The X-ray Polarimetry Satellite (XPoSat) is a planned Indian space mission to study the black hole at the center of our galaxy, Sagittarius A*. It is expected to be launched in 2023.

What is the name of the Indian scientist who led the team that discovered the first black hole candidate in our galaxy?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Raja Ramanna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the study of black holes and their role in the evolution of galaxies. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work on the theory of white dwarf stars.

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