The Future of Astronomy in India

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Which of the following is a major upcoming project in Indian astronomy?

  1. The Thirty Meter Telescope

  2. The Giant Magellan Telescope

  3. The Extremely Large Telescope

  4. The James Webb Space Telescope


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Thirty Meter Telescope is a next-generation ground-based telescope that is being built in Hawaii. It is expected to be completed in 2027 and will be the largest and most powerful optical telescope in the world.

What is the name of the Indian space observatory that is scheduled to be launched in 2023?

  1. AstroSat

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Aditya-L1


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aditya-L1 is a space observatory that will study the Sun from a Lagrange point, which is a point of gravitational equilibrium between the Sun and Earth. It is expected to provide new insights into the Sun's activity and its impact on Earth's climate.

Which Indian city is home to the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)?

  1. Pune

  2. Mumbai

  3. Hyderabad

  4. Ahmedabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope is located near Pune, Maharashtra. It is an array of 30 fully steerable parabolic radio telescopes, each with a diameter of 45 meters. It is one of the largest and most sensitive radio telescopes in the world.

What is the name of the Indian astronomer who discovered the first extrasolar planet?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Govind Swarup

  4. Jayant Narlikar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Govind Swarup is an Indian astronomer who discovered the first extrasolar planet in 1994. He is also known for his work on pulsars and radio galaxies.

Which Indian space agency is responsible for the development and launch of satellites and rockets?

  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:

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the national space agency of India. It is responsible for the development and launch of satellites and rockets, as well as the promotion of space research and technology.

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2013 to study the Martian atmosphere?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. AstroSat

  4. Aditya-L1


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mangalyaan is an Indian space probe that was launched in 2013 to study the Martian atmosphere. It successfully entered Mars' orbit in September 2014, making India the first Asian country to reach Mars.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on black holes and gravitational waves?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Govind Swarup

  4. Jayant Narlikar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work on the theory of black holes and gravitational waves.

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2008 to study the Moon?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. AstroSat

  4. Aditya-L1


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chandrayaan-1 was an Indian lunar probe that was launched in 2008 to study the Moon. It successfully entered lunar orbit in November 2008 and operated for 312 days.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on cosmology and the origin of the universe?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Govind Swarup

  4. Jayant Narlikar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jayant Narlikar is an Indian astrophysicist and cosmologist who is known for his work on the origin of the universe and the theory of gravity.

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2015 to study the Sun?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. AstroSat

  4. Aditya-L1


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

AstroSat is an Indian space observatory that was launched in 2015 to study the Sun. It is equipped with five instruments that can observe the Sun in different wavelengths, from X-rays to infrared.

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

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Govind Swarup

  4. Harinder Singh Ahluwalia


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Harinder Singh Ahluwalia is an Indian astrophysicist who is known for his work on the evolution of stars and the formation of black holes.

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2017 to study the Earth's atmosphere?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. AstroSat

  4. INSAT-3D


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

INSAT-3D is an Indian satellite that was launched in 2017 to study the Earth's atmosphere. It is equipped with instruments that can measure temperature, humidity, and wind speed.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the search for extraterrestrial life?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Govind Swarup

  4. Jayant Narlikar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jayant Narlikar is an Indian astrophysicist and cosmologist who is known for his work on the search for extraterrestrial life.

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2019 to study the Earth's oceans?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. AstroSat

  4. Oceansat-2


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oceansat-2 is an Indian satellite that was launched in 2019 to study the Earth's oceans. It is equipped with instruments that can measure sea surface temperature, ocean color, and sea surface height.

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

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Govind Swarup

  4. T. Padmanabhan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

T. Padmanabhan is an Indian astrophysicist who is known for his work on the formation of galaxies and the structure of the universe.

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