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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 ISRO's reusable launch vehicle?

  1. GSLV Mk-III

  2. PSLV

  3. SSLV

  4. RLV-TD
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Explanation

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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Explanation

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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Explanation

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.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO mission was designed to study the Martian atmosphere and climate?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. Gaganyaan
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Explanation

Mangalyaan, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission, was designed to study the Martian atmosphere, climate, and surface features. It successfully entered Mars' orbit in 2014.

Multiple choice

What is the name of ISRO's heaviest rocket?

  1. GSLV Mk-III

  2. PSLV

  3. SSLV

  4. RLV-TD
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Explanation

GSLV Mk-III is ISRO's heaviest rocket, capable of launching satellites and spacecraft weighing up to 4,000 kilograms into geostationary transfer orbit.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO satellite is used for weather forecasting?

  1. INSAT-3D

  2. Cartosat-2

  3. RISAT-2

  4. Kalpana-1
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Explanation

INSAT-3D is a multipurpose satellite launched by ISRO in 2013. It is equipped with advanced instruments for weather forecasting, including cloud imaging, atmospheric temperature profiling, and rainfall monitoring.

Multiple choice

What is the name of ISRO's first lunar rover?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. Gaganyaan
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Explanation

Chandrayaan-2 was ISRO's second lunar exploration mission, launched in 2019. It included a lunar orbiter, a lander, and a rover named 'Pragyan'.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission
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Explanation

The Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission (MMS) was a joint mission between ISRO and NASA to study the Earth's magnetosphere. It consisted of four spacecraft launched in 2015.

Multiple choice

Which space agency issued a commemorative coin featuring the first Indian astronaut, Rakesh Sharma?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation

  2. Roscosmos

  3. NASA

  4. European Space Agency
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Explanation

The Indian Space Research Organisation issued a commemorative coin featuring Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian astronaut, in 1984.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space agency is responsible for India's space exploration programs?

  1. Indian Space Research Organization (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 Organization (ISRO) is the national space agency of India, responsible for India's space exploration programs.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite was the first to be launched into Earth's orbit?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

  4. APPLE
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Explanation

Aryabhata was the first Indian satellite to be launched into Earth's orbit on April 19, 1975.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite was the first to be launched into geostationary orbit?

  1. INSAT-1A

  2. INSAT-1B

  3. INSAT-1C

  4. INSAT-1D
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Explanation

INSAT-1A was the first Indian satellite to be launched into geostationary orbit on April 10, 1982.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite was the first to be launched to Mars?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. GSAT-15
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Explanation

Mangalyaan, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission, was the first Indian satellite to be launched to Mars on November 5, 2013.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite was the first to be launched to the Moon?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. GSAT-15
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Explanation

Chandrayaan-1 was the first Indian satellite to be launched to the Moon on October 22, 2008.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite was the first to be launched to Jupiter?

  1. Jupiter Orbiter Mission

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. Mangalyaan
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Explanation

The Jupiter Orbiter Mission is the first Indian satellite planned to be launched to Jupiter in 2023.