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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 ISRO satellite is dedicated to studying the Earth's resources?

  1. Resourcesat-2

  2. Cartosat-2

  3. INSAT-3D

  4. Oceansat-2
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Resourcesat-2 is a satellite dedicated to studying the Earth's resources. It provides data on land use, forest cover, water resources, and mineral deposits, which are crucial for sustainable development and resource management.

Multiple choice

What is the main objective of the Gaganyaan mission?

  1. To send a human crew to space

  2. To study the lunar surface

  3. To search for water on the Moon

  4. To establish a lunar base
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Explanation

The primary objective of the Gaganyaan mission is to send a three-member crew to space by 2023. The mission will demonstrate India's capability to conduct human space missions and pave the way for future space exploration endeavors.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space agency is responsible for the country's space program?

  1. ISRO

  2. DRDO

  3. BARC

  4. CSIR
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of India, responsible for the country's space program.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. INSAT-3A

  4. GSAT-15
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Explanation

Mangalyaan was the first Indian satellite to be launched into orbit around Mars, in 2014.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission was launched to study the Sun?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. GSAT-15
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Aditya-L1 mission is a space mission launched by ISRO to study the Sun.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission was launched to study the Moon?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. GSAT-15
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Chandrayaan-1 mission was a space mission launched by ISRO to study the Moon.

Multiple choice

In which year did India launch its first satellite, Aryabhata?

  1. 1975

  2. 1979

  3. 1982

  4. 1987
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Explanation

Aryabhata, India's first satellite, was launched on April 19, 1975, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite was the first to be placed in geostationary orbit?

  1. INSAT-1A

  2. INSAT-1B

  3. INSAT-2A

  4. INSAT-2B
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B Correct answer
Explanation

INSAT-1B was the first Indian satellite to be placed in geostationary orbit, achieving this milestone on August 30, 1983.

Multiple choice

What was the name of India's first lunar mission?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Vikram
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Explanation

Chandrayaan-1, India's first lunar mission, was launched on October 22, 2008, and successfully entered lunar orbit on November 8, 2008.

Multiple choice

Which Indian spacecraft became the first to successfully orbit Mars?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Vikram
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mangalyaan, India's first interplanetary mission, successfully entered Mars orbit on September 24, 2014, making India the first Asian country to reach Mars.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite was designed to study the Earth's magnetosphere?

  1. INSAT-3A

  2. INSAT-3B

  3. INSAT-3C

  4. INSAT-3D
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D Correct answer
Explanation

INSAT-3D, also known as GSAT-4, was India's first dedicated meteorological satellite, designed to study the Earth's magnetosphere and provide weather forecasting services.

Multiple choice

What was the name of India's first reusable launch vehicle?

  1. GSLV

  2. PSLV

  3. RLV-TD

  4. Vikram
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C Correct answer
Explanation

RLV-TD, short for Reusable Launch Vehicle - Technology Demonstrator, was India's first reusable launch vehicle, successfully tested on May 23, 2016.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite was launched to provide navigation services?

  1. IRNSS-1A

  2. IRNSS-1B

  3. IRNSS-1C

  4. IRNSS-1D
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Explanation

IRNSS-1A, the first satellite in the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), was launched on July 1, 2013, to provide navigation services over India and its neighboring regions.

Multiple choice

What was the name of India's second lunar mission?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Vikram
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Chandrayaan-2, India's second lunar mission, was launched on July 22, 2019, with the aim of landing a rover on the lunar surface.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite was designed to study the Sun's corona?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Vikram
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Explanation

Aditya-L1, India's first dedicated solar mission, is designed to study the Sun's corona and its impact on Earth's space environment.