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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 ISRO's upcoming mission to study the Earth's oceans and atmosphere?

  1. Oceansat-3

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. Astrosat-2

  4. Chandrayaan-3
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Explanation

Oceansat-3 is ISRO's upcoming mission to study the Earth's oceans and atmosphere. It is scheduled for launch in 2023 and will provide data on ocean color, sea surface temperature, and wind speed.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO satellite was launched in 2015 to study the Earth's surface and vegetation?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. Cartosat-2E
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Explanation

Cartosat-2E is ISRO's satellite launched in 2015 to study the Earth's surface and vegetation. It provides high-resolution images of the Earth's surface, which are used for mapping and land use planning.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite launched in 2017 to study the cosmic microwave background radiation?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. Saras
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Explanation

Astrosat, also known as the Indian Space Observatory, was launched in 2017 to study various astronomical phenomena, including the cosmic microwave background radiation, which provides insights into the early universe.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite mission planned to study the polarization of the cosmic microwave background radiation?

  1. PRISM

  2. ASTROSAT-2

  3. Chandrayaan-3

  4. Mangalyaan-2
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Explanation

PRISM (Polarization of the Radiation from Stars and the Interstellar Medium) is a planned Indian satellite mission to study the polarization of the cosmic microwave background radiation and the interstellar medium.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space agency is responsible for implementing the Space Debris Mitigation and Sustainable Space Exploration policy?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  2. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

  3. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

  4. Antrix Corporation Limited (ACL)
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Explanation

ISRO is the primary space agency in India and is responsible for implementing the Space Debris Mitigation and Sustainable Space Exploration policy.

Multiple choice

What are some of the measures being taken by India to mitigate space debris?

  1. Developing and implementing guidelines for responsible space operations

  2. Promoting the use of sustainable technologies in space missions

  3. Tracking and monitoring space debris to assess risks

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

India is taking a comprehensive approach to space debris mitigation, including developing guidelines, promoting sustainable technologies, and tracking and monitoring space debris.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission was specifically designed to demonstrate space debris mitigation technologies?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. RISAT-2B
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D Correct answer
Explanation

RISAT-2B was an Indian space mission launched in 2019 that carried a payload specifically designed to demonstrate space debris mitigation technologies.

Multiple choice

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its first mission to Mars in which year?

  1. 2008

  2. 2012

  3. 2016

  4. 2020
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Explanation

ISRO's first mission to Mars, called the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), was successfully launched in 2013. It was a significant achievement for India's space program.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite launched in 2009 to study the Sun's corona?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. GSAT-15
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Explanation

Aditya-L1 is an Indian satellite launched in 2009 to study the Sun's corona, the outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite launched in 2018 to study the Sun's chromosphere and corona?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. Aditya-2

  4. GSAT-17
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Aditya-2 is an Indian satellite launched in 2018 to study the Sun's chromosphere and corona, the layers of the Sun's atmosphere just below and above the photosphere.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Chandrayaan-3

  2. Mangalyaan-3

  3. Aditya-3

  4. GSAT-19
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Explanation

Aditya-3 is an Indian satellite launched in 2017 to study the Sun's photosphere and chromosphere, the layers of the Sun's atmosphere just below and above the corona.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. INSAT-1A

  4. APPLE
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Explanation

Aryabhata, named after the renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer, was the first Indian satellite to be launched into space on April 19, 1975.

Multiple choice

What was the primary objective of the INSAT series of satellites?

  1. Communication

  2. Navigation

  3. Earth observation

  4. Weather forecasting
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Explanation

The INSAT (Indian National Satellite System) series of satellites are primarily designed for communication purposes, providing services such as television broadcasting, telephony, and data transmission.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission successfully reached Mars' orbit in 2014?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. GSAT-17

  4. IRNSS-1A
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mangalyaan, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission, was India's first interplanetary mission and successfully reached Mars' orbit in September 2014, making India the fourth space agency to achieve this feat.

Multiple choice

What was the main scientific objective of the Chandrayaan-1 mission?

  1. Lunar mapping

  2. Lunar mineralogy

  3. Lunar water detection

  4. Lunar atmosphere analysis
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Explanation

The Chandrayaan-1 mission, launched in 2008, aimed to study the mineralogical composition of the lunar surface, search for water, and map the lunar surface in detail.