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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 Indian space mission is aimed at sending a manned mission to the moon?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Vikram

  4. Gaganyaan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Gaganyaan is India's first manned space mission, which aims to send a crew of three astronauts to the moon. The mission is currently scheduled for launch in 2023.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first space telescope?

  1. AstroSat

  2. INSAT-3D

  3. GSAT-15

  4. IRNSS-1A
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A Correct answer
Explanation

AstroSat is India's first space telescope, launched in 2015. It is designed to study various astronomical objects, including stars, galaxies, and black holes.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission was designed to study the Sun?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Vikram

  4. Gaganyaan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Aditya-L1 is India's first mission to study the Sun. It is scheduled for launch in 2023 and will be placed in a halo orbit around the Sun's Lagrange point 1 (L1).

Multiple choice

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

  1. RLV-TD

  2. GSLV Mk III

  3. PSLV

  4. Vikram-S
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A Correct answer
Explanation

RLV-TD is India's first reusable launch vehicle. It was successfully tested in 2016 and is designed to reduce the cost of space missions.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission is aimed at studying the Earth's atmosphere and climate?

  1. NISAR

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Vikram

  4. Gaganyaan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

NISAR is a joint mission between India and the United States, aimed at studying the Earth's atmosphere and climate. It is scheduled for launch in 2023.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Vikram

  4. Gaganyaan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mangalyaan is India's first interplanetary mission, which successfully reached Mars in 2014.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission is aimed at studying the Jupiter system?

  1. Jupiter Orbiter Mission

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Vikram

  4. Gaganyaan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Jupiter Orbiter Mission is a proposed Indian space mission, aimed at studying the Jupiter system. It is currently in the planning stages.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first mission to Venus?

  1. Venus Orbiter Mission

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Vikram

  4. Gaganyaan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Venus Orbiter Mission is a proposed Indian space mission, aimed at studying the planet Venus. It is currently in the planning stages.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission is aimed at studying the Saturn system?

  1. Saturn Orbiter Mission

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Vikram

  4. Gaganyaan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Saturn Orbiter Mission is a proposed Indian space mission, aimed at studying the Saturn system. It is currently in the planning stages.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first mission to Uranus?

  1. Uranus Orbiter Mission

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Vikram

  4. Gaganyaan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Uranus Orbiter Mission is a proposed Indian space mission, aimed at studying the planet Uranus. It is currently in the planning stages.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission is aimed at studying the Neptune system?

  1. Neptune Orbiter Mission

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Vikram

  4. Gaganyaan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Neptune Orbiter Mission is a proposed Indian space mission, aimed at studying the Neptune system. It is currently in the planning stages.

Multiple choice

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) operates a satellite tracking and telemetry network known as the Indian Deep Space Network (IDSN). Which of the following is not a part of the IDSN?

  1. Byalalu Tracking Station

  2. Sriharikota Tracking Station

  3. Goldstone Tracking Station

  4. Carnavon Tracking Station
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Goldstone Tracking Station is a NASA facility and is not part of the Indian Deep Space Network (IDSN) operated by ISRO.

Multiple choice

Which country launched the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, into orbit?

  1. United States

  2. Soviet Union

  3. China

  4. India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, into orbit on October 4, 1957.

Multiple choice

What is the name of ISRO's educational satellite launched in 2017?

  1. EDUSAT

  2. INSAT-4CR

  3. GSAT-19

  4. RISAT-2
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A Correct answer
Explanation

EDUSAT is a geostationary satellite launched by ISRO in 2017 primarily for educational purposes.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO center is responsible for space education and outreach activities?

  1. Vikram Sarabhai Space Center

  2. Satish Dhawan Space Center

  3. U R Rao Satellite Center

  4. ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, is the primary center of ISRO responsible for space education and outreach activities.