Key Figures in Indian Astronomy and Space Science
This quiz tests your knowledge of prominent Indian astronomers, astrophysicists, and space scientists who made significant contributions to astronomy research and space science in India.
Questions
Who is widely regarded as the father of modern Indian astronomy?
- Aryabhata
- Bhaskara II
- C. V. Raman
- Meghnad Saha
Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the theory of black holes?
- Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
- Homi J. Bhabha
- Vikram Sarabhai
- G. Madhavan Nair
Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the origin and evolution of the universe?
- Jayant Narlikar
- Govind Swarup
- U. R. Rao
- Roddam Narasimha
Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the study of pulsars?
- Govind Swarup
- T. P. Prabhu
- R. P. Kudritzki
- S. Chandrasekhar
Who is the founder of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?
- Vikram Sarabhai
- Satish Dhawan
- U. R. Rao
- G. Madhavan Nair
Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the study of the solar system?
- U. R. Rao
- G. Madhavan Nair
- K. Kasturirangan
- Roddam Narasimha
Who is the founder of the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) in Pune?
- Govind Swarup
- T. P. Prabhu
- R. P. Kudritzki
- S. Chandrasekhar
Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the study of black holes?
- Jayant Narlikar
- Govind Swarup
- U. R. Rao
- Roddam Narasimha
Who is the founder of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) in Bangalore?
- M. K. Vainu Bappu
- Arvind Bhatnagar
- K. S. Krishnan
- Homi J. Bhabha
Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the study of the interstellar medium?
- T. P. Prabhu
- R. P. Kudritzki
- S. Chandrasekhar
- Jayant Narlikar