Dark Matter and the Structure of Galaxies in Indian Astronomy

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the primary component of dark matter in the universe, according to Indian astronomers?

  1. Weakly Interacting Massive Particles (WIMPs)
  2. Axions
  3. Sterile Neutrinos
  4. Primordial Black Holes
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian observatory is dedicated to the study of dark matter and related astrophysical phenomena?

  1. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)
  2. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)
  3. Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO)
  4. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian satellite mission aimed at studying dark matter and other cosmic mysteries?

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

Which Indian astronomer played a significant role in the development of the theory of modified Newtonian dynamics (MOND) as an alternative to dark matter?

  1. Jayant Narlikar
  2. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
  3. Harish-Chandra
  4. Vikram Sarabhai
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the primary method used by Indian astronomers to detect dark matter in galaxies?

  1. Gravitational Lensing
  2. X-ray Observations
  3. Radio Interferometry
  4. Neutrino Detection
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian astronomical facility is known for its contributions to the study of dark matter halos around galaxies?

  1. Devasthal Optical Telescope (DOT)
  2. Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT)
  3. Mt. Abu Infrared Observatory (MIRO)
  4. Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO)
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian astronomical collaboration focused on the study of dark matter and cosmology?

  1. Indian Centre for Space Physics (ICSP)
  2. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)
  3. Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA)
  4. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the dynamics of dark matter halos and the formation of galaxies?

  1. T. Padmanabhan
  2. Biman B. Nath
  3. Shiv S. Kumar
  4. Ram Gopal Vishwakarma
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian astronomical instrument designed to study the cosmic microwave background (CMB) and search for dark matter signatures?

  1. Cosmic Microwave Background Anisotropy Probe (COMAP)
  2. Dark Matter Particle Explorer (DAMPE)
  3. Himalayan Gamma Ray Observatory (HGRO)
  4. Large Area Telescope (LAT)
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian astronomical facility is involved in the study of dark matter through observations of galaxy clusters?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)
  2. Mt. Abu Infrared Observatory (MIRO)
  3. Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO)
  4. X-ray Astronomy Facility (XAF)
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian astronomical collaboration focused on the study of dark matter and gravitational waves?

  1. Centre for High Energy Physics (CHEP)
  2. Indian Initiative in Gravitational-Wave Observations (IndIGO)
  3. Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO)
  4. Virgo Collaboration
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the dark matter content of dwarf galaxies and the formation of the Milky Way?

  1. Annapurni Subramaniam
  2. Jayaram N. Chengalur
  3. Nitya Kallivayalil
  4. Smita Mathur
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian astronomical facility involved in the study of dark matter through observations of gravitational lensing?

  1. Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT)
  2. Mt. Abu Infrared Observatory (MIRO)
  3. Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO)
  4. X-ray Astronomy Facility (XAF)
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian astronomical collaboration is involved in the study of dark matter through observations of gamma rays?

  1. Centre for High Energy Physics (CHEP)
  2. Indian Initiative in Gravitational-Wave Observations (IndIGO)
  3. Major Atmospheric Gamma Imaging Cherenkov Telescope (MAGIC)
  4. VERITAS Collaboration
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian astronomical facility involved in the study of dark matter through observations of X-rays?

  1. AstroSat
  2. Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT)
  3. Mt. Abu Infrared Observatory (MIRO)
  4. X-ray Astronomy Facility (XAF)