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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 India's space-based navigation system?

  1. IRNSS-1A

  2. IRNSS-1B

  3. IRNSS-1C

  4. IRNSS-1D
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A Correct answer
Explanation

IRNSS-1A is the first satellite in the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS). It was launched in 2013 and is used for navigation and positioning.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite is used for scientific research?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Astrosat
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Astrosat is a scientific research satellite launched by India in 2015. It is used for studying astronomy and astrophysics.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's space-based communication network?

  1. INSAT-4A

  2. INSAT-4B

  3. INSAT-4CR

  4. GSAT-15
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D Correct answer
Explanation

GSAT-15 is a space-based communication network developed by India. It was launched in 2015 and is used for communication with the Indian Armed Forces.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2017 to study X-ray sources in the universe, including active galactic nuclei?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. INSAT-4B
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Astrosat is India's first dedicated astronomy satellite, launched in 2017. It carries five instruments to study X-ray sources, including active galactic nuclei, black holes, and neutron stars.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (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

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the national space agency of India, responsible for the country's space exploration program.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first artificial satellite?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

  4. INSAT
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Explanation

Aryabhata was India's first artificial satellite, launched in 1975. It was named after the ancient Indian astronomer Aryabhata.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronaut became the first Indian to travel to space?

  1. Rakesh Sharma

  2. Kalpana Chawla

  3. Sunita Williams

  4. Yuri Gagarin
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Explanation

Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian astronaut to travel to space, aboard the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz T-11 in 1984.

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 was India's first lunar mission, launched in 2008. It successfully orbited the Moon and conducted various scientific experiments.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space probe was sent to Mars?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mangalyaan was India's first space probe sent to Mars, launched in 2013. It successfully entered Mars' orbit and conducted various scientific experiments.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first human spaceflight mission?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gaganyaan is India's first human spaceflight mission, scheduled to launch in 2023. It aims to send three Indian astronauts to space for a period of seven days.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first Indian satellite to be used for cartographic purposes?

  1. INSAT-1B

  2. IRS-1A

  3. Bhaskara-I

  4. Aryabhata
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B Correct answer
Explanation

IRS-1A, launched in 1988, was the first Indian satellite to be used for cartographic purposes.

Multiple choice

Which Indian lunar mission was launched in 2008?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Vikram Sarabhai
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Explanation

Chandrayaan-1 was India's first lunar mission, launched in 2008.

Multiple choice

What was the primary objective of the Chandrayaan-1 mission?

  1. To study the lunar surface

  2. To search for water on the Moon

  3. To deploy a lunar rover

  4. To establish a lunar base
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Explanation

The primary objective of the Chandrayaan-1 mission was to study the lunar surface.

Multiple choice

Which Indian lunar mission was launched in 2019?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Vikram Sarabhai
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Chandrayaan-2 was India's second lunar mission, launched in 2019.

Multiple choice

What was the primary objective of the Chandrayaan-2 mission?

  1. To study the lunar surface

  2. To search for water on the Moon

  3. To deploy a lunar rover

  4. To establish a lunar base
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The primary objective of the Chandrayaan-2 mission was to deploy a lunar rover.