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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 was the primary objective of the Chandrayaan-1 mission?

  1. To study the lunar surface

  2. To search for water on the Moon

  3. To deploy a rover on the Moon

  4. To establish a lunar base
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The primary objective of the Chandrayaan-1 mission was to study the lunar surface. It was launched on October 22, 2008, and successfully entered lunar orbit on November 8, 2008.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronaut was the first to travel to space?

  1. Rakesh Sharma

  2. Kalpana Chawla

  3. Sunita Williams

  4. Yuri Gagarin
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Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian astronaut to travel to space. He flew aboard the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz T-11, which was launched on April 2, 1984, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first lunar rover?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Vikram
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Vikram is the name of India's first lunar rover. It was launched aboard the Chandrayaan-2 mission on July 22, 2019, and successfully landed on the Moon on September 7, 2019.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space agency is responsible for the country's space program?

  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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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of India. It is responsible for the country's space program, including the development and launch of satellites, spacecraft, and rockets.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Vikram
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Mangalyaan is the name of India's first interplanetary mission. It was launched on November 5, 2013, and successfully entered Mars orbit on September 24, 2014.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite was the first to be launched into geostationary orbit?

  1. INSAT-1A

  2. INSAT-1B

  3. INSAT-2A

  4. INSAT-2B
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INSAT-1A was the first Indian satellite to be launched into geostationary orbit. It was launched on April 10, 1982, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

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

  1. GSLV Mk III

  2. PSLV

  3. SSLV

  4. RLV-TD
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RLV-TD is the name of India's first reusable launch vehicle. It was successfully launched on May 23, 2023, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite was the first to be launched into polar orbit?

  1. IRS-1A

  2. IRS-1B

  3. IRS-P2

  4. IRS-P3
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IRS-1A was the first Indian satellite to be launched into polar orbit. It was launched on March 17, 1988, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first satellite navigation system?

  1. NAVIC

  2. GPS

  3. GLONASS

  4. BeiDou
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NAVIC is the name of India's first satellite navigation system. It is also known as the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS). NAVIC was fully operational on April 14, 2018.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite was the first to be launched into low Earth orbit?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

  4. APPLE
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Rohini was the first Indian satellite to be launched into low Earth orbit. It was launched on July 18, 1980, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

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

  1. ASTROSAT

  2. X-ray Imaging Telescope (XRT)

  3. Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (UVIT)

  4. Soft X-ray Telescope (SXT)
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ASTROSAT is the name of India's first space telescope. It was launched on September 28, 2015, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite was the first to be launched into medium Earth orbit?

  1. INSAT-1A

  2. INSAT-1B

  3. INSAT-2A

  4. INSAT-2B
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INSAT-2A was the first Indian satellite to be launched into medium Earth orbit. It was launched on July 10, 1992, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Vikram
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Chandrayaan-1 is the name of India's first lunar mission. It was launched on October 22, 2008, and successfully entered lunar orbit on November 8, 2008.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the upcoming Indian space telescope mission aimed at studying the early universe?

  1. AstroSat

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. X-ray Imaging Telescope (XRT)
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The X-ray Imaging Telescope (XRT) is a proposed Indian space telescope mission designed to study the early universe and the evolution of galaxies.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the upcoming Indian space mission aimed at studying the Sun's corona?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. Mangalyaan-2

  4. X-ray Imaging Telescope (XRT)
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The Aditya-L1 mission is an upcoming Indian space mission designed to study the Sun's corona and its impact on Earth's climate.