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ISRO Missions and Satellites

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ISRO missions and satellites form a vital part of the general awareness syllabus in government exams. This includes historical milestones like Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan, and communication satellites. Attempt these questions to memorize launch dates, objectives, and key figures in Indian space exploration.

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ISRO Missions and Satellites Questions

Multiple choice

Which Indian space probe was launched in 2017 to study Venus?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Venus Orbiter Mission

  4. Vikram
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Venus Orbiter Mission, also known as Shukrayaan-1, is India's first mission to Venus, launched in 2017.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space telescope is designed to study exoplanets and other celestial objects?

  1. AstroSat

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Vikram
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Explanation

AstroSat is India's first dedicated space telescope, launched in 2015, designed to study exoplanets, stellar evolution, and other celestial objects.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's planned mission to study the Sun?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. Mangalyaan-2

  4. Vikram-2
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Explanation

Aditya-L1 is India's planned mission to study the Sun, scheduled for launch in 2023.

Multiple choice

What is the primary objective of the Aditya-L1 mission?

  1. To search for signs of life on the Sun

  2. To study the solar atmosphere and climate

  3. To map the surface of the Sun

  4. To return samples from the Sun
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Explanation

The primary objective of the Aditya-L1 mission is to study the solar atmosphere and climate, including its composition, temperature, and dynamics.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission is designed to study the outer planets of our solar system?

  1. Mangalyaan-3

  2. Chandrayaan-4

  3. Jupiter Orbiter Mission

  4. Vikram-3
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Jupiter Orbiter Mission is India's planned mission to study the outer planets of our solar system, including Jupiter, its moons, and its rings.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite mission designed to study comets and assess cometary hazards?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. Aditya-L1
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Astrosat is an Indian satellite mission designed to study comets and assess cometary hazards. It carries instruments capable of observing comets in various wavelengths, providing valuable data for hazard assessment and mitigation strategies.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian research program focused on developing technologies to deflect comets?

  1. Project Comet Shield

  2. Project Comet Interceptor

  3. Project Comet Deflection

  4. Project Comet Mitigation
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Explanation

Project Comet Shield is the name of the Indian research program focused on developing technologies to deflect comets, exploring various methods to alter the trajectory of potentially hazardous comets.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite mission proposed to demonstrate the gravity tractor concept for comet deflection?

  1. Comet Impact Deflection Mission (CIDM)

  2. Comet Interceptor Mission (CIM)

  3. Comet Deflection Mission (CDM)

  4. Comet Mitigation Mission (CMM)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Comet Impact Deflection Mission (CIDM) is the name of the Indian satellite mission proposed to demonstrate the gravity tractor concept for comet deflection, aiming to validate the feasibility of this technique for mitigating cometary hazards.

Multiple choice

Which satellite series is primarily used by the National Remote Sensing Centre for Earth observation and data collection?

  1. INSAT

  2. IRS

  3. GSAT

  4. EDUSAT
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellite series is primarily used by the National Remote Sensing Centre for Earth observation and data collection. These satellites provide data in various spectral bands and resolutions for various applications.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian space telescope that is currently under development?

  1. ASTROSAT

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Aditya-L1
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A Correct answer
Explanation

ASTROSAT is an Indian space telescope that is currently under development. It is expected to be launched in 2023 and will be used to study a wide range of astronomical objects, including stars, galaxies, and black holes.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian space mission that successfully reached Mars in 2014?

  1. ASTROSAT

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Aditya-L1
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mangalyaan is the Indian space mission that successfully reached Mars in 2014. It was India's first interplanetary mission.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian space mission that is currently exploring the Moon?

  1. ASTROSAT

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Aditya-L1
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Chandrayaan-2 is the Indian space mission that is currently exploring the Moon. It was launched in 2019 and successfully landed on the Moon in September 2019.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian space mission that is currently studying the Sun?

  1. ASTROSAT

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Aditya-L1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Aditya-L1 is the Indian space mission that is currently studying the Sun. It was launched in 2022 and is expected to provide valuable insights into the Sun's behavior and its impact on Earth.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first dedicated black hole mission?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. Astrosat
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Astrosat is India's first dedicated black hole mission, launched in 2015. It is designed to study various celestial objects, including black holes.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space policy document addresses the exploration and study of black holes?

  1. Indian Space Policy, 2002

  2. Indian Space Policy, 2007

  3. Indian Space Policy, 2013

  4. Indian Space Policy, 2020
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Explanation

The Indian Space Policy, 2020 outlines the country's vision for space exploration and research, including the study of black holes.