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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 spacecraft was the first to carry an Indian astronaut into space?

  1. Gaganyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. INSAT-1A
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Explanation

Gaganyaan is India's first human spaceflight mission, scheduled for launch in 2023. It aims to carry three Indian astronauts into space and orbit Earth for seven days.

Multiple choice

What is the primary objective of the Aditya-L1 mission?

  1. To study the Sun's corona

  2. To search for exoplanets

  3. To study the effects of space weather on Earth

  4. To develop new spacecraft technologies
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Explanation

Aditya-L1 is a proposed ISRO mission to study the Sun's corona, including its structure, dynamics, and heating mechanisms. It is expected to be launched in 2023.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO spacecraft was the first to be launched using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. INSAT-1A

  3. Bhaskara-1

  4. Rohini
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Aryabhata was India's first satellite, launched in 1975 using the PSLV. It was designed to study the Earth's atmosphere and ionosphere.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO spacecraft was the first to be launched using the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV)?

  1. GSAT-1

  2. INSAT-2A

  3. EDUSAT

  4. KALPANA-1
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Explanation

GSAT-1 was India's first satellite to be launched using the GSLV. It was launched in 2001 and is used for communication purposes.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO spacecraft was the first to be launched using the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)?

  1. EOS-01

  2. EOS-02

  3. Microsat-R

  4. RISAT-2BR1
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Explanation

EOS-01 was India's first satellite to be launched using the SSLV. It was launched in 2022 and is used for Earth observation purposes.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO spacecraft was the first to be launched using the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)?

  1. RLV-TD

  2. RLV-NT

  3. RLV-BN

  4. RLV-AG
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Explanation

RLV-TD was India's first spacecraft to be launched using the RLV. It was launched in 2016 and is used to test the technologies required for reusable launch vehicles.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO spacecraft was the first to be launched using the Semi-Cryogenic Engine (SCE)?

  1. GSLV Mk III

  2. GSLV Mk II

  3. PSLV

  4. SSLV
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Explanation

GSLV Mk III was India's first spacecraft to be launched using the SCE. It was launched in 2017 and is used to launch heavy satellites into orbit.

Multiple choice

What is the primary objective of the Chandrayaan-2 mission?

  1. To study the lunar surface and atmosphere

  2. To search for water on the Moon

  3. To deploy a rover on the Moon

  4. To establish a permanent human presence on the Moon
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Chandrayaan-2 was India's second lunar mission, launched in 2019. Its primary objective was to deploy a rover, Vikram, on the Moon's surface to study its composition and geology.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO spacecraft was the first to be launched using the Human-Rated Launch Vehicle (HRLV)?

  1. Gaganyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. INSAT-1A
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gaganyaan is India's first human spaceflight mission, scheduled for launch in 2023. It aims to carry three Indian astronauts into space and orbit Earth for seven days.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the satellite launched by ISRO to study the Sun?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. GSAT-19
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Aditya-L1 is the satellite launched by ISRO to study the Sun.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the satellite launched by ISRO to study the Earth's magnetosphere?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. GSAT-19
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D Correct answer
Explanation

GSAT-19 is the satellite launched by ISRO to study the Earth's magnetosphere.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the satellite launched by ISRO to study the Moon?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. GSAT-19
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Explanation

Chandrayaan-1 is the satellite launched by ISRO to study the Moon.

Multiple choice

What was the name of India's first artificial satellite?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Rohini

  4. INSAT-1A
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Explanation

Aryabhata was India's first artificial satellite, launched in 1975. It was named after the ancient Indian astronomer Aryabhata.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission was designed to study the Martian atmosphere and surface?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Vikram

  4. Gaganyaan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mangalyaan was India's first mission to Mars, launched in 2013. It successfully entered Mars' orbit in 2014 and studied the planet's atmosphere and surface for over six years.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Vikram

  4. Gaganyaan
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Explanation

Chandrayaan-1 was India's first lunar mission, launched in 2008. It successfully entered lunar orbit and conducted various scientific experiments.