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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 is the first Indian satellite launched by ISRO?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

  4. INSAT-1
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Explanation

Aryabhata, named after the renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer, was the first Indian satellite launched by ISRO on April 19, 1975.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO mission was the first to successfully reach Mars?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. Astrosat
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Explanation

Mangalyaan, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission, was India's first interplanetary mission that successfully reached Mars in September 2014.

Multiple choice

What is the name of ISRO's heavy-lift launch vehicle?

  1. GSLV

  2. PSLV

  3. SSLV

  4. GSLV Mk-III
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Explanation

GSLV Mk-III, also known as the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III, is ISRO's heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of launching satellites into geostationary orbit.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO mission was the first to demonstrate the ability to soft-land on the Moon?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Astrosat
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Chandrayaan-2, launched in 2019, was ISRO's second lunar mission that successfully demonstrated the ability to soft-land on the Moon's surface.

Multiple choice

What is the name of ISRO's satellite navigation system?

  1. NavIC

  2. GPS

  3. Galileo

  4. BeiDou
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Explanation

NavIC, short for Navigation with Indian Constellation, is ISRO's regional satellite navigation system that provides accurate positioning services over India and its neighboring regions.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO mission was the first to study the Sun?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Astrosat
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Explanation

Aditya-L1, launched in 2023, is ISRO's first mission dedicated to studying the Sun and its corona.

Multiple choice

What is the name of ISRO's reusable launch vehicle?

  1. GSLV

  2. PSLV

  3. SSLV

  4. RLV-TD
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Explanation

RLV-TD, short for Reusable Launch Vehicle - Technology Demonstrator, is ISRO's reusable launch vehicle that aims to reduce the cost of space missions.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO mission was the first to study the Earth's magnetosphere?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission
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Explanation

Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission, a joint mission between ISRO and NASA, was launched in 2015 to study the Earth's magnetosphere and its interaction with the solar wind.

Multiple choice

What is the name of ISRO's upcoming human spaceflight mission?

  1. Gaganyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. Mangalyaan-2

  4. Aditya-L2
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Explanation

Gaganyaan is ISRO's upcoming human spaceflight mission that aims to send three Indian astronauts into space by 2023.

Multiple choice

What is the name of ISRO's satellite that studies the Earth's atmosphere?

  1. INSAT-3D

  2. Kalpana-1

  3. Megha-Tropiques

  4. SARAL
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Explanation

Megha-Tropiques, a joint mission between ISRO and the French Space Agency (CNES), was launched in 2011 to study the Earth's atmosphere, particularly the tropical regions.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO mission was the first to study the Earth's oceans?

  1. INSAT-3D

  2. Kalpana-1

  3. Megha-Tropiques

  4. SARAL
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Explanation

SARAL, short for Satellite with ARgos and ALtiKa, was launched in 2013 to study the Earth's oceans, including sea-surface height, sea-surface temperature, and ocean currents.

Multiple choice

What is the primary focus of India's research in Antarctica?

  1. Climate change

  2. Glaciology

  3. Geology

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

India's research in Antarctica covers a wide range of topics, including climate change, glaciology, geology, and environmental studies.

Multiple choice

Which of the following satellites is used for environmental monitoring in India?

  1. INSAT-3D

  2. Resourcesat-2

  3. Cartosat-2

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

All of the mentioned satellites are used for environmental monitoring in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space agency is responsible for leading the country's efforts in the search for extraterrestrial life?

  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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Explanation

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the primary space agency of India and is responsible for leading the country's efforts in the search for extraterrestrial life.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the ISRO mission that aims to study the habitability of Mars and search for signs of past or present life on the planet?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan

  3. Gaganyaan

  4. Aditya-L1
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Explanation

Mangalyaan, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission, is an ISRO mission that was launched in 2013 to study the Martian atmosphere, surface composition, and search for signs of past or present life on the planet.