Question

Name the award instituted recently by the Astronomical Society of India (ASI) to honour remarkable individuals in the field of astronomy.

• A. Bhaskara II Lifetime Achievement Award
• B. Aryabhata Lifetime Achievement Award
• C. Govind Swarup Lifetime Achievement Award
• D. Meghnad Saha Lifetime Achievement Award

Hint:

Remember that awards in astronomy are often named after great scientists like Saha and Aryabhata — make sure to match the award to the correct institution.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

In 2023, the Astronomical Society of India (ASI) instituted the Meghnad Saha Lifetime Achievement Award to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of astronomy and astrophysics. Meghnad Saha was a pioneering Indian astrophysicist best known for the Saha ionization equation which laid the foundation of modern astrophysics.