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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 lunar rover that was part of the Chandrayaan-2 mission?

  1. Pragyan

  2. Vikram

  3. Chandrayaan

  4. Mangalyaan
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Explanation

Pragyan was the name of the lunar rover that was part of the Chandrayaan-2 mission.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the ISRO mission that was launched in 2017 to study an asteroid?

  1. Chandrayaan-2.

  2. Mangalyaan.

  3. Astrosat.

  4. NISAR.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Astrosat is a multi-wavelength space observatory that was launched by ISRO in 2017. It is designed to study a wide range of astronomical objects, including asteroids.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the proposed Indian mission to return a sample from an asteroid?

  1. Aditya-L1.

  2. Mangalyaan-2.

  3. Chandrayaan-3.

  4. ASTRA.
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Explanation

ASTRA (Asteroid Sample Return Mission) is a proposed Indian mission to return a sample from an asteroid. The mission is currently in the planning stages.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronomer discovered the 'Chandrayaan-1' mission?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. G. Madhavan Nair
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Explanation

G. Madhavan Nair (born 1949) discovered the 'Chandrayaan-1' mission, which was India's first lunar exploration mission. The Chandrayaan-1 mission was launched in 2008 and successfully orbited the Moon for over a year.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian space mission that is designed to study the Sun?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan-2

  4. RISAT-2
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Explanation

Aditya-L1 is an Indian space mission that is designed to study the Sun. It is scheduled to be launched in 2023.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian space mission that is designed to study the Moon?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. RISAT-1
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Explanation

Chandrayaan-1 was an Indian space mission that was launched in 2008. It was designed to study the Moon.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian space mission that is designed to study Mars?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. RISAT-2
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Explanation

Mangalyaan was an Indian space mission that was launched in 2013. It was designed to study Mars.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian space mission that is designed to study Venus?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Shukrayaan-1
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Explanation

Shukrayaan-1 is an Indian space mission that is designed to study Venus. It is scheduled to be launched in 2023.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2017 to study dark energy?

  1. AstroSat

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. RISAT-1
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Explanation

AstroSat is an Indian satellite that was launched in 2017 to study dark energy, among other things.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2021 to study the cosmic microwave background?

  1. AstroSat-2

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan-2

  4. RISAT-2
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Explanation

AstroSat-2 is an Indian satellite that was launched in 2021 to study the cosmic microwave background, among other things.

Multiple choice

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

  1. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

  2. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  3. European Space Agency (ESA)

  4. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

What was 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.

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 rover on the Moon

  4. To establish a permanent human presence on the Moon
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which Indian spacecraft successfully entered Mars' orbit in 2014?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

What was the name of the spacecraft that carried India's first astronaut into space?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan
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Explanation

Gaganyaan is the name of the spacecraft that will carry India's first astronaut into space.