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Galaxy Classification and Indian Astronomers: A Quiz on Expertise

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Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the classification of galaxies?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Harlow Shapley

  3. Edwin Hubble

  4. Meghnad Saha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Meghnad Saha was an Indian astrophysicist who developed the Saha ionization equation, which is used to calculate the ionization state of atoms in stellar atmospheres. He also made significant contributions to the classification of galaxies.

What is the name of the galaxy classification system developed by Edwin Hubble?

  1. The Hubble Sequence

  2. The Yerkes Classification System

  3. The Shapley-Curtis Classification System

  4. The de Vaucouleurs Classification System


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Sequence is a galaxy classification system developed by Edwin Hubble in the 1930s. It classifies galaxies into four main types: elliptical, spiral, barred spiral, and irregular.

Which type of galaxy is characterized by a smooth, featureless appearance?

  1. Elliptical

  2. Spiral

  3. Barred Spiral

  4. Irregular


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Elliptical galaxies are characterized by a smooth, featureless appearance. They have a round or oval shape and do not have any spiral arms or bars.

Which type of galaxy is characterized by a flat disk with spiral arms?

  1. Elliptical

  2. Spiral

  3. Barred Spiral

  4. Irregular


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Spiral galaxies are characterized by a flat disk with spiral arms. The spiral arms are made up of young stars, gas, and dust.

Which type of galaxy is characterized by a flat disk with a bar-shaped structure?

  1. Elliptical

  2. Spiral

  3. Barred Spiral

  4. Irregular


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Barred spiral galaxies are characterized by a flat disk with a bar-shaped structure. The bar is made up of old stars and is typically surrounded by spiral arms.

Which type of galaxy is characterized by an irregular shape and no definite structure?

  1. Elliptical

  2. Spiral

  3. Barred Spiral

  4. Irregular


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Irregular galaxies are characterized by an irregular shape and no definite structure. They may contain young and old stars, gas, and dust.

Which Indian astronomer made significant contributions to the study of spiral galaxies?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Harlow Shapley

  3. Edwin Hubble

  4. Jayant Narlikar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jayant Narlikar is an Indian astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the study of spiral galaxies. He developed a theory of spiral structure formation based on the idea of density waves.

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

  1. The Vainu Bappu Observatory

  2. The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  3. The Kavalur Observatory

  4. The Indian Institute of Astrophysics


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Kavalur Observatory is an Indian astronomical observatory located in Kavalur, Tamil Nadu. It is operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics and is known for its contributions to the study of galaxies.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the evolution of galaxies?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Harlow Shapley

  3. Edwin Hubble

  4. T. Padmanabhan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

T. Padmanabhan is an Indian astrophysicist who is known for his work on the evolution of galaxies. He has developed a theory of galaxy formation and evolution based on the idea of dark matter.

What is the name of the Indian astronomical satellite launched in 2018?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. NISAR


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Astrosat is an Indian astronomical satellite launched in 2018. It is designed to study a wide range of astronomical objects, including galaxies, stars, and planets.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the classification of active galaxies?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Harlow Shapley

  3. Edwin Hubble

  4. Virbhadra Singh Chauhan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Virbhadra Singh Chauhan is an Indian astronomer who is known for his work on the classification of active galaxies. He has developed a classification system for active galaxies based on their spectral properties.

What is the name of the Indian astronomical observatory located in Hanle, Ladakh?

  1. The Vainu Bappu Observatory

  2. The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  3. The Indian Astronomical Observatory

  4. The Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indian Astronomical Observatory is an Indian astronomical observatory located in Hanle, Ladakh. It is operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics and is known for its contributions to the study of galaxies.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the formation of galaxies?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Harlow Shapley

  3. Edwin Hubble

  4. Biman B. Nath


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Biman B. Nath is an Indian astronomer who is known for his work on the formation of galaxies. He has developed a theory of galaxy formation based on the idea of hierarchical clustering.

What is the name of the Indian astronomical satellite launched in 2022?

  1. Chandrayaan-3

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. Astrosat-2

  4. NISAR-2


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Astrosat-2 is an Indian astronomical satellite scheduled to be launched in 2022. It is designed to study a wide range of astronomical objects, including galaxies, stars, and planets.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the structure of galaxies?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Harlow Shapley

  3. Edwin Hubble

  4. Somnath Bharadwaj


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Somnath Bharadwaj is an Indian astronomer who is known for his work on the structure of galaxies. He has developed a theory of galaxy structure based on the idea of dark matter halos.

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