General Awareness ยท Science General

ISRO Missions and Satellites

1,830 Questions

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.

Chandrayaan missionsMangalyaan orbitSolar exploration missionsIndian astronautsMeteorological satellites

ISRO Missions and Satellites Questions

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission was launched in 2017 to provide navigation and communication services to users in India and neighboring regions?

  1. IRNSS-1H

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. INSAT-3D

  4. GSAT-17
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

IRNSS-1H, part of the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), was launched in 2017 to provide navigation and communication services to users in India and neighboring regions.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission was launched in 2013 to provide meteorological and oceanographic data?

  1. INSAT-3D

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. IRNSS-1H

  4. GSAT-17
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

INSAT-3D, India's first dedicated meteorological satellite, was launched in 2013 to provide meteorological and oceanographic data for weather forecasting and disaster management.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission was launched in 2017 to provide high-speed internet connectivity to rural and remote areas in India?

  1. GSAT-17

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. IRNSS-1H

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

GSAT-17, India's heaviest satellite, was launched in 2017 to provide high-speed internet connectivity to rural and remote areas in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission was launched in 2019 to demonstrate the capability of reusing spacecraft?

  1. Gaganyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. IRNSS-1H

  4. GSAT-17
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Gaganyaan, India's first human spaceflight mission, was launched in 2019 to demonstrate the capability of reusing spacecraft.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission was launched in 2019 to study the Sun's corona and its impact on Earth's climate?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. IRNSS-1H

  4. GSAT-17
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Aditya-L1, India's first mission to study the Sun's corona, was launched in 2019 to investigate the Sun's magnetic field and solar flares, and their impact on Earth's climate.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission was launched in 2022 to study the lunar surface and search for water?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. IRNSS-1H

  4. GSAT-17
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Chandrayaan-2, India's second lunar mission, was launched in 2022 to study the lunar surface and search for water.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission was launched in 2023 to study the Martian surface and atmosphere?

  1. Mangalyaan-2

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. IRNSS-1H

  4. GSAT-17
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mangalyaan-2, India's second mission to Mars, was launched in 2023 to study the Martian surface and atmosphere.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission was launched in 2024 to study the Venus surface and atmosphere?

  1. Shukrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. IRNSS-1H

  4. GSAT-17
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Shukrayaan-1, India's first mission to Venus, was launched in 2024 to study the Venus surface and atmosphere.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission was launched in 2025 to demonstrate the capability of reusing spacecraft?

  1. Gaganyaan-2

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. IRNSS-1H

  4. GSAT-17
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Gaganyaan-2, India's second human spaceflight mission, was launched in 2025 to demonstrate the capability of reusing spacecraft.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission was launched in 2026 to study the Sun's corona and its impact on Earth's climate?

  1. Aditya-L2

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. IRNSS-1H

  4. GSAT-17
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Aditya-L2, India's second mission to study the Sun's corona, was launched in 2026 to investigate the Sun's magnetic field and solar flares, and their impact on Earth's climate.

Multiple choice

What is the full form of ISRO?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation

  2. Indian Space Research Organization

  3. Indian Space Research Organization and Technology

  4. Indian Space Research Organisation of Technology
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

ISRO stands for Indian Space Research Organisation.

Multiple choice

Who was the first Chairman of ISRO?

  1. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

  2. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  3. Dr. K. Kasturirangan

  4. Dr. G. Madhavan Nair
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Dr. Vikram Sarabhai was the first Chairman of ISRO.

Multiple choice

Which is the first satellite launched by ISRO?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

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

Aryabhata was the first satellite launched by ISRO.

Multiple choice

Which is the first Indian astronaut to go to space?

  1. Rakesh Sharma

  2. Kalpana Chawla

  3. Sunita Williams

  4. Yuri Gagarin
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian astronaut to go to space.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the first Indian lunar mission?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

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

Chandrayaan-1 was the first Indian lunar mission.