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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

Which Indian telescope is located at the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope in Maharashtra?

  1. Aryabhata Telescope

  2. Vainu Bappu Telescope

  3. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

  4. Himalayan Chandra Telescope
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope is located at the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope in Maharashtra, and is the largest radio telescope in the world.

Multiple choice

What type of telescope is ALMA?

  1. Radio telescope

  2. Optical telescope

  3. Infrared telescope

  4. X-ray telescope
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

ALMA is a radio telescope, which means it detects and analyzes radio waves emitted by celestial objects.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the ALMA Regional Center in North America?

  1. North American ALMA Science Center (NAASC)

  2. European ALMA Regional Center (EARC)

  3. East Asian ALMA Regional Center (EAARC)

  4. Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) Partnership
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The name of the ALMA Regional Center in North America is the North American ALMA Science Center (NAASC).

Multiple choice

What is the name of the ALMA Regional Center in Europe?

  1. North American ALMA Science Center (NAASC)

  2. European ALMA Regional Center (EARC)

  3. East Asian ALMA Regional Center (EAARC)

  4. Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) Partnership
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The name of the ALMA Regional Center in Europe is the European ALMA Regional Center (EARC).

Multiple choice

What is the name of the ALMA Regional Center in East Asia?

  1. North American ALMA Science Center (NAASC)

  2. European ALMA Regional Center (EARC)

  3. East Asian ALMA Regional Center (EAARC)

  4. Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) Partnership
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The name of the ALMA Regional Center in East Asia is the East Asian ALMA Regional Center (EAARC).

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the oldest astronomy club in India?

  1. The Astronomical Society of India

  2. The Madras Astronomy Club

  3. The Bombay Amateur Astronomers' Association

  4. The Indian Institute of Astrophysics
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Astronomical Society of India (ASI) was founded in 1902 and is the oldest astronomy club in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following astronomy clubs is based in Mumbai?

  1. The Astronomical Society of India

  2. The Madras Astronomy Club

  3. The Bombay Amateur Astronomers' Association

  4. The Indian Institute of Astrophysics
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Bombay Amateur Astronomers' Association (BAAA) is based in Mumbai and was founded in 1953.

Multiple choice

Which of the following astronomy clubs is based in Chennai?

  1. The Astronomical Society of India

  2. The Madras Astronomy Club

  3. The Bombay Amateur Astronomers' Association

  4. The Indian Institute of Astrophysics
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Madras Astronomy Club (MAC) is based in Chennai and was founded in 1956.

Multiple choice

Which of the following astronomy clubs is based in Bangalore?

  1. The Astronomical Society of India

  2. The Madras Astronomy Club

  3. The Bombay Amateur Astronomers' Association

  4. The Indian Institute of Astrophysics
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) is based in Bangalore and was founded in 1971.

Multiple choice

Which of the following astronomy clubs is based in Kolkata?

  1. The Astronomical Society of India

  2. The Madras Astronomy Club

  3. The Bombay Amateur Astronomers' Association

  4. The Indian Institute of Astrophysics
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Astronomical Society of India (ASI) has a branch in Kolkata.

Multiple choice

Which of the following astronomy clubs is based in Hyderabad?

  1. The Astronomical Society of India

  2. The Madras Astronomy Club

  3. The Bombay Amateur Astronomers' Association

  4. The Indian Institute of Astrophysics
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Astronomical Society of India (ASI) has a branch in Hyderabad.

Multiple choice

Which of the following astronomy clubs is based in Delhi?

  1. The Astronomical Society of India

  2. The Madras Astronomy Club

  3. The Bombay Amateur Astronomers' Association

  4. The Indian Institute of Astrophysics
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Astronomical Society of India (ASI) has a branch in Delhi.

Multiple choice

Which of the following astronomy clubs is based in Ahmedabad?

  1. The Astronomical Society of India

  2. The Madras Astronomy Club

  3. The Bombay Amateur Astronomers' Association

  4. The Indian Institute of Astrophysics
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Astronomical Society of India (ASI) has a branch in Ahmedabad.

Multiple choice

Which of the following astronomy clubs is based in Pune?

  1. The Astronomical Society of India

  2. The Madras Astronomy Club

  3. The Bombay Amateur Astronomers' Association

  4. The Indian Institute of Astrophysics
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Astronomical Society of India (ASI) has a branch in Pune.

Multiple choice

Which of the following astronomy clubs is based in Jaipur?

  1. The Astronomical Society of India

  2. The Madras Astronomy Club

  3. The Bombay Amateur Astronomers' Association

  4. The Indian Institute of Astrophysics
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Astronomical Society of India (ASI) has a branch in Jaipur.