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Black Holes and the Future of Indian Space Missions

This quiz covers the topic of Black Holes and the Future of Indian Space Missions. It explores India's contributions to the study of black holes and the potential for future space missions to investigate these fascinating objects.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of India's first dedicated space mission to study black holes?

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

When was Astrosat launched?

  1. 2008
  2. 2013
  3. 2015
  4. 2017
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the primary objective of the Astrosat mission?

  1. To study black holes and other high-energy celestial objects
  2. To explore the surface of Mars
  3. To search for exoplanets
  4. To study the Earth's atmosphere
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which instrument on Astrosat is specifically designed to study black holes?

  1. Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (UVIT)
  2. Large Area X-ray Proportional Counter (LAXPC)
  3. Soft X-ray Telescope (SXT)
  4. Cadmium Zinc Telluride Imager (CZTI)
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the expected lifespan of the Astrosat mission?

  1. 5 years
  2. 10 years
  3. 15 years
  4. 20 years
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian space agency is responsible for the Astrosat mission?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
  2. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
  3. European Space Agency (ESA)
  4. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian scientist who played a key role in the development of Astrosat?

  1. Dr. K. Radhakrishnan
  2. Dr. A. S. Kiran Kumar
  3. Dr. G. Madhavan Nair
  4. Dr. K. Kasturirangan
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian university is involved in the Astrosat mission?

  1. Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
  2. University of Delhi
  3. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
  4. University of Mumbai
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the upcoming Indian space mission that aims to study black holes and other cosmic phenomena?

  1. Chandrayaan-3
  2. NISAR
  3. X-ray Polarimetry Satellite (XPoSat)
  4. Gaganyaan
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When is the XPoSat mission expected to be launched?

  1. 2023
  2. 2025
  3. 2027
  4. 2029
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the primary objective of the XPoSat mission?

  1. To study black holes and other cosmic phenomena
  2. To explore the surface of Venus
  3. To search for exoplanets
  4. To study the Earth's climate
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which instrument on XPoSat is specifically designed to study black holes?

  1. X-ray Imaging Telescope (XIT)
  2. X-ray Polarimeter (XPOL)
  3. Soft X-ray Imager (SXI)
  4. Cadmium Zinc Telluride Imager (CZTI)
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the expected lifespan of the XPoSat mission?

  1. 5 years
  2. 10 years
  3. 15 years
  4. 20 years
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian space agency is responsible for the XPoSat mission?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
  2. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
  3. European Space Agency (ESA)
  4. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian scientist who is the Principal Investigator of the XPoSat mission?

  1. Dr. K. Radhakrishnan
  2. Dr. A. S. Kiran Kumar
  3. Dr. G. Madhavan Nair
  4. Dr. K. Kasturirangan
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