Multiple Choice Questions on Telescopes

Who was the first person to use a telescope for astronomical observations?

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Galileo Galilei

• Johannes Kepler

What type of telescope is the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)?

• Optical Telescope

• Infrared Telescope

• X-ray Telescope

• Radio Telescope

Which telescope is famous for observing the universe in infrared wavelengths and was launched in 2021?

• Hubble Space Telescope

• Chandra X-ray Observatory

• James Webb Space Telescope

• Spitzer Space Telescope

Where is the Vainu Bappu Telescope located?

• Pune, India

• Kavalur, India

• Palomar, USA

• Beijing, China

Which of the following telescopes is known for its contribution to discovering pulsars?

• Arecibo Observatory

• Hale Telescope

• Astrosat

• Spitzer Space Telescope

What is the primary advantage of space-based telescopes over ground-based ones?

• Larger size

• No atmospheric interference

• Easier maintenance

• Higher resolution

Which Indian space observatory observes the universe in multiple wavelengths, including X-rays, UV, and visible light?

• Vainu Bappu Telescope

• Chandra X-ray Observatory

• Astrosat

• Hubble Space Telescope

What is the main type of radiation detected by radio telescopes?

• X-rays

• Infrared waves

• Visible light

• Radio waves

Which of the following telescopes collapsed in 2020 after decades of service?

• GMRT

• FAST

• Arecibo Observatory

• James Webb Space Telescope

Who is considered the father of radio astronomy in India?

• C.V. Raman

• Dr. Govind Swarup

• Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

• Vikram Sarabhai