Indian Astronomy Today
This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about the current state of Indian astronomy, including its achievements, facilities, and contributions to the field.
Questions
Which Indian space agency is responsible for the country's space exploration and research programs?
- Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- European Space Agency (ESA)
- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Which Indian satellite was launched in 2013 to study the Sun and its impact on Earth's climate?
- Chandrayaan-1
- Mangalyaan
- Aditya-L1
- GSAT-19
Which Indian telescope is located at the Devasthal Observatory in Uttarakhand and is used for optical and infrared astronomy?
- Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)
- Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)
- Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO)
- Devasthal Optical Telescope (DOT)
Which Indian radio telescope array is located near Pune, Maharashtra, and is used for studying cosmic radio waves?
- Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)
- Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)
- Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO)
- Devasthal Optical Telescope (DOT)
Which Indian space mission was launched in 2013 to study Mars and search for signs of past or present life?
- Chandrayaan-1
- Mangalyaan
- Aditya-L1
- GSAT-19
Which Indian satellite was launched in 2008 to study the Moon and its mineral composition?
- Chandrayaan-1
- Mangalyaan
- Aditya-L1
- GSAT-19
Which Indian astronomer is known for his contributions to the field of gamma-ray astronomy and is the director of the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA)?
- Govind Swarup
- Jayant Narlikar
- Harish-Chandra
- Dipankar Banerjee
Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on black holes and gravitational waves and is a professor at the Raman Research Institute?
- Govind Swarup
- Jayant Narlikar
- Harish-Chandra
- Sanjeev Dhurandhar
Which Indian astronomer is known for her work on the evolution of galaxies and is a professor at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics?
- Govind Swarup
- Jayant Narlikar
- Harish-Chandra
- Nirmala Santhi Nair
Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the formation of stars and planets and is a professor at the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics?
- Govind Swarup
- Jayant Narlikar
- Harish-Chandra
- Arvind Parthasarathy
Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the cosmic microwave background and is a professor at the Indian Institute of Science?
- Govind Swarup
- Jayant Narlikar
- Harish-Chandra
- Tarun Souradeep
Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the search for extraterrestrial life and is a professor at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research?
- Govind Swarup
- Jayant Narlikar
- Harish-Chandra
- Jayant Vishnu Narlikar
Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the evolution of the early universe and is a professor at the University of Cambridge?
- Govind Swarup
- Jayant Narlikar
- Harish-Chandra
- Subir Sarkar
Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on dark matter and is a professor at the University of California, Berkeley?
- Govind Swarup
- Jayant Narlikar
- Harish-Chandra
- Rishikesh Narayanan
Which Indian astronomer is known for her work on black holes and is a professor at the University of Texas at Austin?
- Govind Swarup
- Jayant Narlikar
- Harish-Chandra
- Priyamvada Natarajan