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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 astrophysics mission is a collaboration between ISRO and NASA?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

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

NISAR is a collaboration between ISRO and NASA to study the Earth's surface deformation. It is scheduled to be launched in 2023 and will carry a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) instrument to measure changes in the Earth's surface.

Multiple choice

What is the main scientific objective of the Chandrayaan-2 mission?

  1. To study the lunar surface and composition

  2. To search for water on the Moon

  3. To map the lunar magnetic field

  4. To investigate the lunar atmosphere
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The main scientific objective of the Chandrayaan-2 mission is to study the lunar surface and composition. It carried a variety of instruments to map the lunar surface, analyze its composition, and search for water and other resources.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astrophysics mission is designed to study the Sun's corona?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Coronal Imaging Spectrometer (CoIS)

  3. Extreme Ultraviolet Imager (EUVI)

  4. Solar Ultraviolet Imager (SUVI)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Coronal Imaging Spectrometer (CoIS) is an Indian astrophysics mission designed to study the Sun's corona. It is a part of the Aditya-L1 mission and will carry a spectrometer to observe the Sun's corona in extreme ultraviolet light.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's upcoming mission to study the Sun's magnetic field?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Solar Orbiter

  3. Parker Solar Probe

  4. Heliospheric Imager (HI)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Aditya-L1 is India's upcoming mission to study the Sun's magnetic field. It is scheduled to be launched in 2023 and will carry a magnetograph to measure the Sun's magnetic field.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2017 to study the Sun's corona?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. NISAR
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Aditya-L1 satellite, launched in 2017, is India's first dedicated mission to study the Sun's corona, providing valuable insights into solar activity and its impact on Earth.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2019 to study the Earth's magnetosphere?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. NISAR

  4. GSAT-29
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The GSAT-29 satellite, launched in 2019, is India's first dedicated satellite mission to study the Earth's magnetosphere, providing valuable insights into the interactions between the Earth's magnetic field and the solar wind.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2018 to study the Earth's atmosphere?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. NISAR

  4. GSAT-6A
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The GSAT-6A satellite, launched in 2018, is India's first dedicated satellite mission to study the Earth's atmosphere, providing valuable data for weather forecasting and climate research.

Multiple choice

Which Indian government agency is responsible for promoting space education and outreach in the country?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  2. Department of Science and Technology (DST)

  3. Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)

  4. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the Indian government agency responsible for promoting space education and outreach in the country. ISRO conducts various educational programs and outreach activities to promote interest in astronomy and space science among students and the general public.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a space science mission of ISRO?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. INSAT-3D
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

INSAT-3D is a communication satellite, not a space science mission.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

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

Chandrayaan-1 was ISRO's first lunar mission, launched in 2008.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not an objective of Chandrayaan-1?

  1. To study the lunar surface

  2. To search for water on the Moon

  3. To study the lunar atmosphere

  4. To deploy a rover on the Moon
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Chandrayaan-1 did not deploy a rover on the Moon.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. INSAT-3D
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Mangalyaan was ISRO's first interplanetary mission, launched in 2013.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not an objective of Mangalyaan?

  1. To study the Martian atmosphere

  2. To search for water on Mars

  3. To study the Martian surface

  4. To deploy a rover on Mars
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Mangalyaan did not deploy a rover on Mars.

Multiple choice

What is the name of ISRO's first astronomy satellite?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. INSAT-3D
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Astrosat is ISRO's first astronomy satellite, launched in 2015.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. X-ray Imaging Telescope (XRT)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

X-ray Imaging Telescope (XRT) is ISRO's first space telescope, launched in 2012.