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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 the Indian astronomical mission aimed at studying the Sun's corona and its impact on Earth's climate?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan-2

  4. NISAR
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Aditya-L1 is the name of the Indian astronomical mission aimed at studying the Sun's corona and its impact on Earth's climate. It is scheduled to be launched in 2023.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space agency is responsible for India's participation in astrophysics missions?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  2. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

  3. European Space Agency (ESA)

  4. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the national space agency of India, responsible for the country's space program and its participation in international space missions.

Multiple choice

What was the name of India's first dedicated astronomy satellite?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Chandrayaan-1

  4. Mangalyaan
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Explanation

Aryabhata was India's first dedicated astronomy satellite, launched in 1975. It was named after the renowned Indian astronomer and mathematician Aryabhata.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astrophysics mission was designed to study the Sun?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. NISAR
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C Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

What is the primary objective of the Chandrayaan-1 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
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The primary objective of the Chandrayaan-1 mission was 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 was designed to study the Martian atmosphere and climate?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. NISAR
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mangalyaan was India's first interplanetary mission, designed to study the Martian atmosphere and climate. It was successfully launched in 2013 and entered Martian orbit in 2014.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astrophysics mission is a collaboration between ISRO and NASA?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. NISAR
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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 name of India's upcoming space telescope mission?

  1. X-ray Imaging Telescope (XIT)

  2. Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (UVIT)

  3. Infrared Imaging Telescope (IRIT)

  4. Visible Imaging Telescope (VIT)
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Explanation

India's upcoming space telescope mission is called the X-ray Imaging Telescope (XIT). It is designed to study X-ray sources in the universe, such as black holes, neutron stars, and supernova remnants.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astrophysics mission is designed to study the cosmic microwave background?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. PRISM
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D Correct answer
Explanation

PRISM (Polarimetric Remote Sensing Instrument for Microwave) is an Indian astrophysics mission designed to study the cosmic microwave background (CMB). It is scheduled to be launched in 2023 and will carry a polarimetric radiometer to measure the polarization of the CMB.

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
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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)
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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)
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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

Which Indian astrophysics mission is designed to study the Earth's magnetosphere?

  1. Magnetospheric Plasma Analyzer (MPA)

  2. Electron Spectrometer (ES)

  3. Ion Mass Spectrometer (IMS)

  4. Neutral Mass Spectrometer (NMS)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Magnetospheric Plasma Analyzer (MPA) is an Indian astrophysics mission designed to study the Earth's magnetosphere. It is a part of the Chandrayaan-2 mission and will carry a plasma analyzer to measure the properties of the plasma in the Earth's magnetosphere.

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.