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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
Which Indian space mission was launched in 2019 to study the Sun's corona?
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Aditya-L1
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Chandrayaan-2
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INSAT-3D
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GSAT-17
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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.
Which Indian space mission was launched in 2022 to study the Venus surface and atmosphere?
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Shukrayaan-1
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Chandrayaan-2
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INSAT-3D
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GSAT-17
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Shukrayaan-1, India's first mission to Venus, is planned to be launched in 2022 to study the Venus surface and atmosphere.
Which Indian space mission was launched in 2017 to provide navigation and communication services to users in India and neighboring regions?
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IRNSS-1H
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Chandrayaan-2
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INSAT-3D
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GSAT-17
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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.
Which Indian space mission was launched in 2013 to provide meteorological and oceanographic data?
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INSAT-3D
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Chandrayaan-2
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IRNSS-1H
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GSAT-17
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INSAT-3D, India's first dedicated meteorological satellite, was launched in 2013 to provide meteorological and oceanographic data for weather forecasting and disaster management.
Which Indian space mission was launched in 2017 to provide high-speed internet connectivity to rural and remote areas in India?
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GSAT-17
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Chandrayaan-2
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IRNSS-1H
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INSAT-3D
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GSAT-17, India's heaviest satellite, was launched in 2017 to provide high-speed internet connectivity to rural and remote areas in India.
Which Indian space mission was launched in 2019 to demonstrate the capability of reusing spacecraft?
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Gaganyaan
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Chandrayaan-2
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IRNSS-1H
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GSAT-17
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Gaganyaan, India's first human spaceflight mission, was launched in 2019 to demonstrate the capability of reusing spacecraft.
Which Indian space mission was launched in 2019 to study the Sun's corona and its impact on Earth's climate?
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Aditya-L1
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Chandrayaan-2
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IRNSS-1H
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GSAT-17
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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.
Which Indian space mission was launched in 2022 to study the lunar surface and search for water?
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Chandrayaan-2
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Mangalyaan
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IRNSS-1H
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GSAT-17
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Chandrayaan-2, India's second lunar mission, was launched in 2022 to study the lunar surface and search for water.
Which Indian space mission was launched in 2023 to study the Martian surface and atmosphere?
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Mangalyaan-2
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Chandrayaan-2
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IRNSS-1H
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GSAT-17
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Mangalyaan-2, India's second mission to Mars, was launched in 2023 to study the Martian surface and atmosphere.
Which Indian space mission was launched in 2024 to study the Venus surface and atmosphere?
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Shukrayaan-1
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Chandrayaan-2
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IRNSS-1H
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GSAT-17
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Shukrayaan-1, India's first mission to Venus, was launched in 2024 to study the Venus surface and atmosphere.
Which Indian space mission was launched in 2025 to demonstrate the capability of reusing spacecraft?
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Gaganyaan-2
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Chandrayaan-2
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IRNSS-1H
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GSAT-17
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Gaganyaan-2, India's second human spaceflight mission, was launched in 2025 to demonstrate the capability of reusing spacecraft.
Which Indian space mission was launched in 2026 to study the Sun's corona and its impact on Earth's climate?
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Aditya-L2
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Chandrayaan-2
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IRNSS-1H
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GSAT-17
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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.
What is the name of India's solar energy mission?
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National Solar Mission
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Solar Energy Mission
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Solar Power Mission
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None of the above
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The National Solar Mission is a major initiative launched by the Government of India to promote the development and deployment of solar energy technologies in the country.
What is the full form of ISRO?
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Indian Space Research Organisation
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Indian Space Research Organization
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Indian Space Research Organization and Technology
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Indian Space Research Organisation of Technology
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ISRO stands for Indian Space Research Organisation.
Which is the first satellite launched by ISRO?
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Aryabhata
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Bhaskara
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Rohini
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APPLE
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Aryabhata was the first satellite launched by ISRO.