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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 satellite was launched to study solar coronal mass ejections?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Aditya-L1 is an Indian satellite that was launched in 2023 to study solar coronal mass ejections. It is the first Indian satellite to be dedicated to the study of the Sun. Aditya-L1 will study the Sun's corona, which is the outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere. The satellite will also study the Sun's magnetic field and the solar wind.

Multiple choice

What are the main goals of the Aditya-L1 mission?

  1. To study the Sun's corona

  2. To study the Sun's magnetic field

  3. To study the solar wind

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The main goals of the Aditya-L1 mission are to study the Sun's corona, the Sun's magnetic field, and the solar wind. The mission will also study the Sun's influence on Earth's climate and space weather.

Multiple choice

When was the Aditya-L1 satellite launched?

  1. 2020

  2. 2021

  3. 2022

  4. 2023
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Aditya-L1 satellite was launched on July 20, 2023.

Multiple choice

What is the expected lifespan of the Aditya-L1 mission?

  1. 5 years

  2. 10 years

  3. 15 years

  4. 20 years
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The expected lifespan of the Aditya-L1 mission is 10 years.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space agency is responsible for the Aditya-L1 mission?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  2. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

  3. European Space Agency (ESA)

  4. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is responsible for the Aditya-L1 mission.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the instrument on board the Aditya-L1 satellite that will study the Sun's corona?

  1. Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC)

  2. Extreme Ultraviolet Imager (EUVI)

  3. Solar X-ray Imager (SXI)

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Aditya-L1 satellite carries three main instruments: the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC), the Extreme Ultraviolet Imager (EUVI), and the Solar X-ray Imager (SXI). These instruments will study the Sun's corona, the Sun's magnetic field, and the solar wind.

Multiple choice

What is the expected impact of the Aditya-L1 mission on the study of solar coronal mass ejections?

  1. It will provide new insights into the causes of solar coronal mass ejections

  2. It will help us to better predict solar coronal mass ejections

  3. It will help us to develop new technologies to protect Earth from the effects of solar coronal mass ejections

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Aditya-L1 mission is expected to have a major impact on the study of solar coronal mass ejections. It will provide new insights into the causes of solar coronal mass ejections, help us to better predict solar coronal mass ejections, and help us to develop new technologies to protect Earth from the effects of solar coronal mass ejections.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian ground station that will receive data from the Aditya-L1 satellite?

  1. ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC)

  2. Deep Space Network (DSN)

  3. European Space Tracking (ESTRACK)

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) is the Indian ground station that will receive data from the Aditya-L1 satellite.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian spaceport from which the Aditya-L1 satellite was launched?

  1. Satish Dhawan Space Centre

  2. Sriharikota Range

  3. Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

The Aditya-L1 satellite was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the ISRO's asteroid mission?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Astrosat is ISRO's first dedicated astronomy satellite, which is designed to study various astronomical objects, including asteroids.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the ISRO's asteroid sample return mission?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. Astrosat-2

  4. None of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

ISRO does not have an asteroid sample return mission planned at the moment.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the ISRO's asteroid impact hazard mitigation program?

  1. Chandrayaan-3

  2. Mangalyaan-3

  3. Astrosat-3

  4. None of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

ISRO does not have an asteroid impact hazard mitigation program at the moment.

Multiple choice

Which country launched the first artificial satellite into orbit?

  1. United States

  2. Soviet Union

  3. China

  4. India
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Explanation

The Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, into orbit on October 4, 1957.

Multiple choice

Which satellite is used for rainfall estimation in India?

  1. INSAT-3D

  2. INSAT-4A

  3. INSAT-4B

  4. INSAT-4CR
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A Correct answer
Explanation

INSAT-3D is the primary satellite used for rainfall estimation in India, providing data for weather forecasting and hydrological applications.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite mission dedicated to studying dark matter?

  1. AstroSat

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

AstroSat is an Indian satellite mission dedicated to studying dark matter and other astrophysical phenomena.