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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 of the following is NOT a major remote sensing satellite series operated by ISRO?

  1. IRS

  2. Resourcesat

  3. Cartosat

  4. INSAT
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

INSAT is a series of communication satellites operated by ISRO, not a remote sensing satellite series.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major partner of NRSC in international collaborations?

  1. NASA

  2. ESA

  3. JAXA

  4. NOAA
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

NOAA is not a major partner of NRSC in international collaborations.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian space agency?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation

  2. National Aeronautics and Space Administration

  3. European Space Agency

  4. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the national space agency of India. It is responsible for the development and implementation of India's space program.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2017 to study the Sun?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. Saral
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Aditya-L1 is an Indian satellite that was launched in 2017 to study the Sun. It is the first Indian satellite to be placed in a halo orbit around the Sun.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2014 to study the Mars?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. Saral
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Mangalyaan is an Indian satellite that was launched in 2014 to study the Mars. It is the first Indian satellite to be sent to another planet.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2008 to study the Moon?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. Saral
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Chandrayaan-1 is an Indian satellite that was launched in 2008 to study the Moon. It was the first Indian satellite to be sent to the Moon.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2013 to study the Earth's atmosphere?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. Saral
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Saral is an Indian satellite that was launched in 2013 to study the Earth's atmosphere. It is the first Indian satellite to be dedicated to the study of the atmosphere.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2016 to study the ocean?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. Saral
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Saral is an Indian satellite that was launched in 2016 to study the ocean. It is the first Indian satellite to be dedicated to the study of the ocean.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the first satellite launched by India?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

  4. INSAT-1A
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Aryabhata was the first satellite launched by India, on April 19, 1975.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the first private satellite TV channel in India?

  1. Zee TV

  2. Star TV

  3. Sony TV

  4. Sun TV
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Zee TV was the first private satellite TV channel to be launched in India, on October 2, 1992.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space agency is responsible for coordinating asteroid research in the country?

  1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  2. Department of Space (DoS)

  3. National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS)

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

ISRO is the primary agency responsible for coordinating asteroid research in India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the first Indian asteroid discovered?

  1. 1992 QB1

  2. 2000 DP107

  3. 2005 YU55

  4. 2012 DA14
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

1992 QB1, discovered in 1992, was the first asteroid discovered by an Indian astronomer.

Multiple choice

What is the main goal of the Indian Asteroid Mission (IAM)?

  1. To study the composition and structure of asteroids

  2. To search for potential asteroid mining sites

  3. To develop technologies for asteroid deflection

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The IAM aims to study asteroid composition, search for mining sites, and develop deflection technologies.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite dedicated to studying asteroids?

  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 India's first dedicated astronomy satellite, used for studying various celestial objects, including asteroids.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched to study the X-ray emission from nebulae?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. INSAT-3D
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Astrosat is an Indian satellite that was launched in 2015 to study the X-ray emission from celestial objects, including nebulae. It carries a suite of instruments that allow it to observe X-rays in a wide range of energies, providing valuable data for the study of nebulae evolution.