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

  1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  2. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

  3. European Space Agency (ESA)

  4. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

ISRO is the Indian space agency that is responsible for the country's space program. It was founded in 1969 and has since launched numerous satellites and spacecraft, including the Chandrayaan-1 and Mangalyaan missions.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the upcoming space telescope that will be launched by ISRO?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. X-ray Polarimeter Satellite

  4. NISAR
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Explanation

Aditya-L1 is a solar mission that will study the Sun's corona.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the upcoming space mission that will study the Sun's corona?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. X-ray Polarimeter Satellite

  4. NISAR
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Aditya-L1 is a solar mission that will study the Sun's corona.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the upcoming space telescope that will be launched by ISRO?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. X-ray Polarimeter Satellite

  4. NISAR
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Aditya-L1 is a solar mission that will study the Sun's corona.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the upcoming space mission that will study the Sun's corona?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. X-ray Polarimeter Satellite

  4. NISAR
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Aditya-L1 is a solar mission that will study the Sun's corona.

Multiple choice

Which was the first Indian satellite launched into space?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

  4. INSAT-1A
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Explanation

Aryabhata, named after the renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer, was the first Indian satellite successfully launched into space on April 19, 1975, using the Soviet Union's Kosmos-3M rocket.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan
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Explanation

Chandrayaan-1, launched in 2008, was India's first lunar mission, aimed at studying the Moon's surface, composition, and atmosphere.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO mission successfully reached Mars' orbit in 2014?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mangalyaan, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission, was India's first interplanetary mission, successfully reaching Mars' orbit in September 2014.

Multiple choice

What is the name of ISRO's upcoming crewed space mission?

  1. Chandrayaan-3

  2. Chandrayaan-4

  3. Mangalyaan-2

  4. Gaganyaan
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gaganyaan is ISRO's ambitious human spaceflight program, aiming to send three Indian astronauts into space by 2023.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO satellite is known for its Earth observation capabilities?

  1. INSAT-3D

  2. INSAT-4CR

  3. Resourcesat-2

  4. Cartosat-2
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Resourcesat-2 is an Indian Earth observation satellite launched in 2011, providing high-resolution images for various applications, including agriculture, forestry, and disaster management.

Multiple choice

What is the name of ISRO's satellite navigation system?

  1. NAVIC

  2. GAGAN

  3. IRNSS

  4. SVAS
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Explanation

NAVIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) is India's regional satellite navigation system, providing accurate positioning and timing services over the Indian subcontinent and neighboring regions.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO satellite is dedicated to communication purposes?

  1. INSAT-3D

  2. INSAT-4CR

  3. GSAT-17

  4. EDUSAT
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B Correct answer
Explanation

INSAT-4CR is a communication satellite launched by ISRO in 2016, providing various communication services, including telephony, television broadcasting, and broadband internet.

Multiple choice

What is the name of ISRO's satellite used for weather forecasting?

  1. INSAT-3D

  2. INSAT-4CR

  3. Kalpana-1

  4. Megha-Tropiques
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Explanation

INSAT-3D is a multipurpose satellite launched by ISRO in 2013, providing meteorological data for weather forecasting, cyclone tracking, and environmental monitoring.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO satellite is known for its role in disaster management?

  1. INSAT-3D

  2. INSAT-4CR

  3. RISAT-2

  4. SARAL
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C Correct answer
Explanation

RISAT-2 (Radar Imaging Satellite-2) is an Indian Earth observation satellite launched in 2009, primarily used for disaster management, providing high-resolution radar images for flood mapping, crop monitoring, and forest cover assessment.

Multiple choice

What is the name of ISRO's satellite used for studying the Sun?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Cartosat-2
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Aditya-L1 is ISRO's upcoming solar mission, scheduled for launch in 2023, aimed at studying the Sun's corona, solar flares, and other solar phenomena.