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Indian Observatories and Astronomy

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Indian observatories and astronomy questions cover national research institutions, space telescopes, radio telescopes, and historic astronomical events. These facts are highly relevant for the general awareness section of UPSC and state PSC exams. Solve these questions to memorize key observatories and their specific functions.

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Indian Observatories and Astronomy Questions

Multiple choice

What is the name of the largest telescope in the world?

  1. James Webb Space Telescope

  2. Gran Telescopio Canarias

  3. Keck I and Keck II telescopes

  4. Very Large Telescope
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Explanation

The James Webb Space Telescope is the largest telescope in the world, with a primary mirror diameter of 6.5 meters.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the space telescope that was launched in 2003 to study the infrared universe?

  1. Spitzer Space Telescope

  2. Hubble Space Telescope

  3. James Webb Space Telescope

  4. Chandra X-ray Observatory
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Explanation

The Spitzer Space Telescope was launched in 2003 to study the infrared universe.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the telescope that was launched in 1990 to study the cosmic microwave background radiation?

  1. Hubble Space Telescope

  2. Chandra X-ray Observatory

  3. Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory

  4. Cosmic Background Explorer
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Explanation

The Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) was launched in 1990 to study the cosmic microwave background radiation.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the gamma-ray telescope currently in operation that is designed to study gamma-ray bursts?

  1. Compton Gamma Ray Observatory (CGRO)

  2. Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope

  3. Large Area Telescope (LAT)

  4. Swift Gamma-Ray Burst Mission
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Explanation

The Swift Gamma-Ray Burst Mission is a NASA mission launched in 2004 that is designed to study gamma-ray bursts.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the gamma-ray telescope that is currently in operation that is designed to study the most energetic gamma rays?

  1. Compton Gamma Ray Observatory (CGRO)

  2. Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope

  3. Large Area Telescope (LAT)

  4. High Energy Stereoscopic System (H.E.S.S.)
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Explanation

The High Energy Stereoscopic System (H.E.S.S.) is a system of five Cherenkov telescopes located in Namibia that is designed to study the most energetic gamma rays.