Indian Outreach and Public Engagement Activities Related to Extraterrestrial Life

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Which Indian organization is responsible for coordinating outreach and public engagement activities related to extraterrestrial life?

  1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  2. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)

  3. Raman Research Institute (RRI)

  4. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ISRO is the nodal agency for coordinating outreach and public engagement activities related to extraterrestrial life in India.

What is the name of ISRO's public outreach program aimed at promoting awareness about extraterrestrial life?

  1. Project Discovery

  2. Project SETI

  3. Project ExoLife

  4. Project Astrobiology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Project Discovery is ISRO's public outreach program aimed at promoting awareness about extraterrestrial life.

Which Indian city hosted the first international conference on extraterrestrial life in 2017?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Bangalore

  3. Hyderabad

  4. New Delhi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hyderabad hosted the first international conference on extraterrestrial life in 2017.

What is the name of the Indian astronomical observatory that is involved in the search for extraterrestrial life?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)

  2. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  3. Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO)

  4. Udaipur Solar Observatory (USO)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

GMRT is the Indian astronomical observatory that is involved in the search for extraterrestrial life.

Which Indian scientist is known for his pioneering work in the field of astrobiology?

  1. Jayant Narlikar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. C.V. Raman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jayant Narlikar is known for his pioneering work in the field of astrobiology.

What is the name of the Indian science fiction writer who has written extensively about extraterrestrial life?

  1. Arthur C. Clarke

  2. Isaac Asimov

  3. Robert Heinlein

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh is an Indian science fiction writer who has written extensively about extraterrestrial life.

Which Indian film director has made a movie about the search for extraterrestrial life?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. Shekhar Kapur

  3. Mira Nair

  4. Ritesh Batra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Shekhar Kapur has made a movie called 'Paani' about the search for extraterrestrial life.

What is the name of the Indian artist who has created artwork inspired by extraterrestrial life?

  1. Anish Kapoor

  2. Subodh Gupta

  3. Jitish Kallat

  4. Bharti Kher


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jitish Kallat has created artwork inspired by extraterrestrial life.

Which Indian museum has a permanent exhibition on extraterrestrial life?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Birla Planetarium, Kolkata

  3. Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai

  4. Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, Bangalore


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Birla Planetarium, Kolkata has a permanent exhibition on extraterrestrial life.

What is the name of the Indian educational program that teaches students about extraterrestrial life?

  1. Project Discovery

  2. Project SETI

  3. Project ExoLife

  4. Project Astrobiology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Project Discovery is an Indian educational program that teaches students about extraterrestrial life.

Which Indian university offers a course on extraterrestrial life?

  1. Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

  2. University of Mumbai

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

  4. University of Delhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

IISc offers a course on extraterrestrial life.

What is the name of the Indian science magazine that has published articles on extraterrestrial life?

  1. Current Science

  2. Resonance

  3. Science Reporter

  4. Vigyan Prasar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Current Science has published articles on extraterrestrial life.

Which Indian newspaper has published articles on extraterrestrial life?

  1. The Times of India

  2. The Hindu

  3. The Indian Express

  4. Hindustan Times


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Times of India has published articles on extraterrestrial life.

What is the name of the Indian TV channel that has aired documentaries on extraterrestrial life?

  1. Discovery Channel India

  2. National Geographic Channel India

  3. History Channel India

  4. BBC Earth India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Discovery Channel India has aired documentaries on extraterrestrial life.

Which Indian radio station has broadcast programs on extraterrestrial life?

  1. All India Radio (AIR)

  2. BBC World Service

  3. Voice of America (VOA)

  4. Radio Free Asia (RFA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

AIR has broadcast programs on extraterrestrial life.

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