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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 space observatory that was launched in 2018?

  1. AstroSat

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. NISAR
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Explanation

AstroSat is an Indian space observatory that was launched in 2018. It is designed to study the universe in the ultraviolet, optical, and X-ray bands.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian space observatory that is planned to be launched in 2023?

  1. AstroSat-2

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. Mangalyaan-2

  4. NISAR-2
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Explanation

AstroSat-2 is an Indian space observatory that is planned to be launched in 2023. It will be a more advanced version of the AstroSat observatory, with improved capabilities for studying the universe in the ultraviolet, optical, and X-ray bands.

Multiple choice

Which satellite mission was specifically designed to study the cosmic microwave background radiation?

  1. Hubble Space Telescope

  2. Chandra X-ray Observatory

  3. Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope

  4. Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP)
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Explanation

The Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP) was a NASA satellite mission launched in 2001 to study the cosmic microwave background radiation, providing valuable insights into the early universe and the formation of cosmic structures.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian space agency?

  1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  2. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

  3. European Space Agency (ESA)

  4. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
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Explanation

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is the Indian space agency. It is responsible for the development and launch of satellites, rockets, and other space vehicles.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2013 to study the Sun?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Chandrayaan-1

  4. Aditya-L1
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Explanation

Aditya-L1 is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2013 to study the Sun. It is the first Indian satellite dedicated to studying the Sun.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2014 to study Mars?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Chandrayaan-1

  4. Mangalyaan
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Explanation

Mangalyaan is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2014 to study Mars. It is the first Indian satellite to be sent to Mars.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2017 to study the Earth?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Chandrayaan-1

  4. Cartosat-2
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Explanation

Cartosat-2 is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2017 to study the Earth. It is a remote sensing satellite that is used to collect data on the Earth's surface.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2019 to study the Moon?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. Cartosat-2
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Explanation

Chandrayaan-2 is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2019 to study the Moon. It is the second Indian satellite to be sent to the Moon.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2021 to study the Sun?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. Cartosat-2
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Aditya-L1 is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2021 to study the Sun. It is the second Indian satellite to be sent to the Sun.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. GSAT-19
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Explanation

Aditya-L1 is India's first dedicated solar mission, designed to study the Sun's corona and provide valuable insights into solar activity and its impact on Earth.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. GSAT-17
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Explanation

GSAT-17 is an Indian satellite launched in 2018, primarily designed to study the Earth's magnetosphere and provide valuable insights into space weather and its impact on Earth's systems.

Multiple choice

When did India launch its first satellite, Aryabhata?

  1. 1962

  2. 1967

  3. 1972

  4. 1975
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Explanation

India's first satellite, Aryabhata, was launched on April 19, 1975, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.

Multiple choice

When did India launch its first mission to Mars, Mangalyaan?

  1. 2013

  2. 2014

  3. 2015

  4. 2016
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Explanation

India's first mission to Mars, Mangalyaan, was launched on November 5, 2013, and successfully entered Mars' orbit in September 2014.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to successfully launch an artificial satellite into orbit around Earth?

  1. United States

  2. Soviet Union

  3. China

  4. India
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, into orbit in 1957, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite was the first to be launched into space?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

  4. APPLE
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Explanation

Aryabhata was the first Indian satellite to be launched into space. It was launched on April 19, 1975, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.