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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 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.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

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

AstroSat is ISRO's first space observatory, launched in 2015.

Multiple choice

What is the name of ISRO's first space mission to study the Sun?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. Aditya-L1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Aditya-L1 is ISRO's first space mission to study the Sun, scheduled to be launched in 2023.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not an objective of Aditya-L1?

  1. To study the Sun's corona

  2. To study the Sun's chromosphere

  3. To study the Sun's photosphere

  4. To study the Sun's core
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Aditya-L1 does not study the Sun's core.

Multiple choice

What is the name of ISRO's first space mission to study the Earth's magnetosphere?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission (MMS)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission (MMS) is ISRO's first space mission to study the Earth's magnetosphere, launched in 2015.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the first satellite television channel in India?

  1. Doordarshan

  2. Zee TV

  3. Sun TV

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

Doordarshan was the first satellite television channel in India, launched in 1975.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's space agency?

  1. Indian Space Research Organization

  2. National Aeronautics and Space Administration

  3. European Space Agency

  4. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is India's space agency, responsible for the country's space program, including satellite launches and missions to the moon and Mars.