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Future Directions for Indian Astronomy in the Study of Asteroids

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the primary goal of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in the study of asteroids?

  1. To identify and characterize near-Earth asteroids (NEAs) that pose a threat to Earth.
  2. To explore the composition and structure of asteroids in the main belt.
  3. To search for signs of life on asteroids.
  4. To develop technologies for asteroid mining.
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian telescope is specifically designed for the study of asteroids?

  1. The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT).
  2. The Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA).
  3. The Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT).
  4. The Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO).
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the ISRO mission that was launched in 2017 to study an asteroid?

  1. Chandrayaan-2.
  2. Mangalyaan.
  3. Astrosat.
  4. NISAR.
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian scientist is a leading expert in the study of asteroids?

  1. Dr. R. Ravindra Kumar.
  2. Dr. A.S. Kiran Kumar.
  3. Dr. K. Kasturirangan.
  4. Dr. G. Madhavan Nair.
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the proposed Indian mission to return a sample from an asteroid?

  1. Aditya-L1.
  2. Mangalyaan-2.
  3. Chandrayaan-3.
  4. ASTRA.
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian university offers a specialized course in asteroid studies?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
  2. University of Hyderabad (UoH).
  3. Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IITB).
  4. University of Delhi (DU).
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian organization that promotes research and education in astronomy?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
  2. Indian National Science Academy (INSA).
  3. Astronomical Society of India (ASI).
  4. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA).
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian state has the largest number of observatories dedicated to the study of asteroids?

  1. Maharashtra.
  2. Karnataka.
  3. Rajasthan.
  4. Uttar Pradesh.
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian asteroid that was discovered in 2018?

  1. 2018 AV2.
  2. 2018 BV1.
  3. 2018 CV1.
  4. 2018 DV1.
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian scientist is a member of the International Astronomical Union's (IAU) Committee on Small Bodies?

  1. Dr. R. Ravindra Kumar.
  2. Dr. A.S. Kiran Kumar.
  3. Dr. K. Kasturirangan.
  4. Dr. G. Madhavan Nair.
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian asteroid that was discovered in 2019?

  1. 2019 AW1.
  2. 2019 BW1.
  3. 2019 CW1.
  4. 2019 DW1.
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian scientist is a member of the NASA's Near-Earth Object Program (NEOP)?

  1. Dr. R. Ravindra Kumar.
  2. Dr. A.S. Kiran Kumar.
  3. Dr. K. Kasturirangan.
  4. Dr. G. Madhavan Nair.
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian asteroid that was discovered in 2020?

  1. 2020 AX1.
  2. 2020 BX1.
  3. 2020 CX1.
  4. 2020 DX1.
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian scientist is a member of the European Space Agency's (ESA) Near-Earth Object Coordination Centre (NEOCC)?

  1. Dr. R. Ravindra Kumar.
  2. Dr. A.S. Kiran Kumar.
  3. Dr. K. Kasturirangan.
  4. Dr. G. Madhavan Nair.
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian asteroid that was discovered in 2021?

  1. 2021 AY1.
  2. 2021 BY1.
  3. 2021 CY1.
  4. 2021 DY1.
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