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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 was the name of the first Indian satellite?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

  4. INSAT
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The name of the first Indian satellite was Aryabhata.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian asteroid that was discovered in 2006?

  1. 2006 VV2

  2. 2006 VH12

  3. 2006 VT1

  4. 2006 VA1
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The Indian asteroid discovered in 2006 is named 2006 VV2.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian asteroid that is classified as a near-Earth object?

  1. 2015 TB145

  2. 2012 DA14

  3. 2010 RF12

  4. 2008 TC3
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The Indian asteroid classified as a near-Earth object is 2015 TB145.

Multiple choice

Which Indian asteroid is known for its unusual elongated shape?

  1. 2006 VV2

  2. 2015 TB145

  3. 2010 RF12

  4. 2008 TC3
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The Indian asteroid known for its unusual elongated shape is 2008 TC3.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian asteroid that was discovered in 2013 and is named after the Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan?

  1. 11185 Rama Ramanujan

  2. 11186 Rama Ramanujan

  3. 11187 Rama Ramanujan

  4. 11188 Rama Ramanujan
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The Indian asteroid named after Srinivasa Ramanujan is 11185 Rama Ramanujan.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO mission was the first to successfully orbit Mars?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Gaganyaan

  4. INSAT-3B
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Mangalyaan, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission, was ISRO's first interplanetary mission and successfully entered Mars' orbit in 2014.

Multiple choice

What was the primary objective of the Chandrayaan-1 mission?

  1. To study the lunar surface

  2. To search for water on the Moon

  3. To deploy a rover on the Moon

  4. To establish a lunar base
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Chandrayaan-1 was India's first lunar exploration mission, launched in 2008. Its primary objective was to study the lunar surface, mineralogy, and chemical composition.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO satellite is known as the 'Eye in the Sky'?

  1. INSAT-3D

  2. Cartosat-2

  3. RISAT-2

  4. Kalpana-1
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INSAT-3D is a multipurpose satellite launched by ISRO in 2013. It is also known as the 'Eye in the Sky' due to its advanced weather monitoring and forecasting capabilities.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Gaganyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. Mangalyaan-2

  4. Aditya-L1
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Gaganyaan is ISRO's first human spaceflight mission, scheduled for launch in 2023. It aims to send three astronauts into space and establish India's presence in human space exploration.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO satellite is used for Earth observation and disaster management?

  1. Cartosat-2

  2. RISAT-2

  3. INSAT-3D

  4. Kalpana-1
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Cartosat-2 is a series of Earth observation satellites developed by ISRO. They are primarily used for cartographic applications, land use planning, and disaster management.

Multiple choice

What was the name of ISRO's first satellite?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara-1

  3. Rohini

  4. APPLE
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Aryabhata was India's first satellite, launched in 1975. It was named after the renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer Aryabhata.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO mission was designed to study the Sun's corona?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan
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Aditya-L1 is ISRO's first mission dedicated to studying the Sun's corona. It was launched in 2022 and is positioned at the Lagrange point L1 between the Earth and the Sun.

Multiple choice

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

  1. GSLV Mk-III

  2. PSLV

  3. SSLV

  4. RLV-TD
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RLV-TD stands for Reusable Launch Vehicle - Technology Demonstrator. It is ISRO's reusable launch vehicle designed to reduce the cost of space missions by enabling the reuse of rocket boosters.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO satellite is used for communication purposes?

  1. INSAT-4B

  2. GSAT-19

  3. IRNSS-1H

  4. Cartosat-2
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INSAT-4B is a communication satellite launched by ISRO in 2007. It provides various communication services, including television broadcasting, telephony, and internet connectivity.

Multiple choice

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

  1. IRNSS

  2. GPS

  3. GLONASS

  4. Galileo
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IRNSS stands for Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System. It is a regional navigation satellite system developed by ISRO to provide accurate positioning, navigation, and timing services over India and its neighboring regions.