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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

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2017 to study the formation and evolution of galaxies?

  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 2017 to study the formation and evolution of galaxies. It is equipped with a variety of instruments that allow it to observe galaxies in different wavelengths of light, including visible, ultraviolet, and X-ray.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2019 to study the formation and evolution of galaxies?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. Astrosat-2

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

Astrosat-2 is an Indian satellite that was launched in 2019 to study the formation and evolution of galaxies. It is an upgraded version of the Astrosat satellite that was launched in 2017.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2021 to study the formation and evolution of galaxies?

  1. Chandrayaan-3

  2. Mangalyaan-3

  3. Astrosat-3

  4. INSAT-5D
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Astrosat-3 is an Indian satellite that was launched in 2021 to study the formation and evolution of galaxies. It is an upgraded version of the Astrosat-2 satellite that was launched in 2019.

Multiple choice

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

  1. AstroSat

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Mangalyaan

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

AstroSat is an Indian satellite that was launched in 2017 to study dark matter, among other things. It is equipped with five instruments that are designed to detect and study dark matter.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

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

Astrosat is India's first dedicated space observatory, which includes instruments for NEA observations.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major achievement of the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG)?

  1. Development of a geomagnetic field model for India

  2. Discovery of a new type of geomagnetic anomaly

  3. Prediction of the next solar maximum

  4. Mapping of the Earth's magnetic field from space
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Prediction of the next solar maximum is not a major achievement of the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG).

Multiple choice

What is the name of the first Indian satellite dedicated to the study of black holes?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

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

Astrosat is India's first dedicated astronomy satellite, launched in 2015. It carries five instruments designed to study a wide range of astronomical objects, including black holes.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the first Indian satellite to study black holes?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

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

Astrosat is India's first dedicated astronomy satellite. It was launched in 2015 and carries five instruments to study various aspects of astronomy, including black holes.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission is planned to study the black hole at the center of our galaxy, Sagittarius A*?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. X-ray Polarimetry Satellite (XPoSat)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The X-ray Polarimetry Satellite (XPoSat) is a planned Indian space mission to study the black hole at the center of our galaxy, Sagittarius A*. It is expected to be launched in 2023.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission is planned to study the black hole at the center of our galaxy, Sagittarius A*?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. X-ray Polarimetry Satellite (XPoSat)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The X-ray Polarimetry Satellite (XPoSat) is a planned Indian space mission to study the black hole at the center of our galaxy, Sagittarius A*. It is expected to be launched in 2023.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission is planned to study the black hole at the center of our galaxy, Sagittarius A*?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. X-ray Polarimetry Satellite (XPoSat)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The X-ray Polarimetry Satellite (XPoSat) is a planned Indian space mission to study the black hole at the center of our galaxy, Sagittarius A*. It is expected to be launched in 2023.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission is planned to study the black hole at the center of our galaxy, Sagittarius A*?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. X-ray Polarimetry Satellite (XPoSat)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The X-ray Polarimetry Satellite (XPoSat) is a planned Indian space mission to study the black hole at the center of our galaxy, Sagittarius A*. It is expected to be launched in 2023.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission is planned to study the black hole at the center of our galaxy, Sagittarius A*?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. X-ray Polarimetry Satellite (XPoSat)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The X-ray Polarimetry Satellite (XPoSat) is a planned Indian space mission to study the black hole at the center of our galaxy, Sagittarius A*. It is expected to be launched in 2023.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission is planned to study the black hole at the center of our galaxy, Sagittarius A*?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. X-ray Polarimetry Satellite (XPoSat)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The X-ray Polarimetry Satellite (XPoSat) is a planned Indian space mission to study the black hole at the center of our galaxy, Sagittarius A*. It is expected to be launched in 2023.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. AstroSat

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

AstroSat is an Indian satellite mission designed to study dark matter and the Local Group, among other astrophysical phenomena. It carries instruments capable of detecting X-rays, ultraviolet, and infrared radiation, allowing astronomers to probe the properties of dark matter and its influence on galaxies.