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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 upcoming Indian space mission aimed at studying the Martian atmosphere?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. Mangalyaan-2

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

The Mangalyaan-2 mission is an upcoming Indian space mission aimed at studying the Martian atmosphere and searching for signs of life on Mars.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the first Indian satellite used for cartographic purposes?

  1. INSAT-1A

  2. IRS-1A

  3. Bhaskara-1

  4. Aryabhata
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

IRS-1A (Indian Remote Sensing Satellite-1A) was the first Indian satellite dedicated to cartographic and remote sensing applications. It was launched in 1988 and provided valuable data for mapping and resource management.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO satellite was launched in 2014 to study the Sun and its corona?

  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 a proposed ISRO satellite mission to study the Sun and its corona. It is scheduled to be launched in 2023.

Multiple choice

What is the name of ISRO's first space observatory, launched in 2015?

  1. Astrosat

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Mangalyaan

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

Astrosat is ISRO's first space observatory, launched in 2015. It is designed to study celestial objects in various wavelengths, including visible, ultraviolet, and X-ray.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO satellite was launched in 2013 to study the Martian atmosphere and surface?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

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

Mangalyaan is ISRO's first interplanetary mission, launched in 2013. It successfully reached Mars' orbit in 2014 and has been studying the Martian atmosphere and surface since then.

Multiple choice

What is the name of ISRO's lunar exploration mission, launched in 2008?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

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

Chandrayaan-1 is ISRO's first lunar exploration mission, launched in 2008. It successfully orbited the Moon and collected valuable data about its surface and atmosphere.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO satellite was launched in 2019 to study the Earth's atmosphere and climate?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

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

NISAR is a joint ISRO-NASA satellite mission launched in 2019 to study the Earth's atmosphere and climate. It uses radar technology to measure changes in the Earth's surface and vegetation.

Multiple choice

What is the name of ISRO's upcoming space telescope, scheduled for launch in 2023?

  1. X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat)

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. Astrosat-2

  4. Chandrayaan-3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) is ISRO's upcoming space telescope, scheduled for launch in 2023. It will study the polarization of X-rays from celestial objects.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO satellite was launched in 2017 to study the Earth's magnetosphere and ionosphere?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. SCAT-1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

SCAT-1 is ISRO's satellite launched in 2017 to study the Earth's magnetosphere and ionosphere. It measures the density and temperature of charged particles in these regions.

Multiple choice

What is the name of ISRO's upcoming lunar exploration mission, scheduled for launch in 2023?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. Astrosat-2

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

Chandrayaan-3 is ISRO's upcoming lunar exploration mission, scheduled for launch in 2023. It aims to land a rover on the lunar surface and study its composition and geology.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO satellite was launched in 2018 to study the Earth's oceans and atmosphere?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. Oceansat-2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Oceansat-2 is ISRO's satellite launched in 2018 to study the Earth's oceans and atmosphere. It provides data on ocean color, sea surface temperature, and wind speed.

Multiple choice

What is the name of ISRO's upcoming mission to study the Sun's corona?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. Astrosat-2

  4. Chandrayaan-3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Aditya-L1 is ISRO's upcoming mission to study the Sun's corona. It is scheduled for launch in 2023 and will provide valuable insights into the Sun's behavior and its impact on Earth's climate.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO satellite was launched in 2016 to study the Earth's surface and vegetation?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. Resourcesat-2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Resourcesat-2 is ISRO's satellite launched in 2016 to study the Earth's surface and vegetation. It provides data on land use, forest cover, and crop health.

Multiple choice

What is the name of ISRO's upcoming mission to study the Earth's atmosphere and climate?

  1. NISAR

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. Astrosat-2

  4. Chandrayaan-3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

NISAR is ISRO's upcoming mission to study the Earth's atmosphere and climate. It is a joint mission with NASA and is scheduled for launch in 2023.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO satellite was launched in 2014 to study the Earth's atmosphere and climate?

  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 ISRO's satellite launched in 2014 to study the Earth's atmosphere and climate. It provides data on weather patterns, cloud cover, and sea surface temperature.