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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

Which ISRO mission was the first to successfully launch a spacecraft to Uranus?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Uranus Orbiter Mission
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Uranus Orbiter Mission is ISRO's planned Uranus mission, aiming to study the planet's atmosphere and moons.

Multiple choice

What is the name of ISRO's planned Uranus habitat?

  1. Uranus Orbiter Mission-2

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. Gaganyaan-7

  4. Samudra-7
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Uranus Orbiter Mission-2 is ISRO's planned Uranus habitat, aiming to establish a long-term human presence on Uranus.

Multiple choice

Which ISRO mission was the first to successfully launch a spacecraft to Neptune?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Neptune Orbiter Mission
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Neptune Orbiter Mission is ISRO's planned Neptune mission, aiming to study the planet's atmosphere and moons.

Multiple choice

What is the name of ISRO's planned Neptune habitat?

  1. Neptune Orbiter Mission-2

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. Gaganyaan-8

  4. Samudra-8
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Neptune Orbiter Mission-2 is ISRO's planned Neptune habitat, aiming to establish a long-term human presence on Neptune.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian asteroid mission planned for launch in the future?

  1. ASTROS

  2. NEOWISE-India

  3. Hayabusa-India

  4. Rosetta-India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

ASTROS (Asteroid Sample Return and Observation Spacecraft) is the name of the Indian asteroid mission planned for launch in the future.

Multiple choice

When is the ASTROS mission expected to be launched?

  1. 2023

  2. 2025

  3. 2027

  4. 2029
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The ASTROS mission is expected to be launched in 2029.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite was specifically designed to study solar X-rays?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

  4. INSAT-1B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Bhaskara satellite, launched in 1979, was India's first dedicated solar X-ray astronomy satellite.

Multiple choice

What was the primary instrument onboard the Bhaskara satellite for studying solar X-rays?

  1. X-ray Spectrometer

  2. X-ray Telescope

  3. X-ray Imager

  4. X-ray Photometer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Bhaskara satellite carried an X-ray Spectrometer as its primary instrument for studying solar X-rays.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space agency is responsible for the Indian Studies of Solar X-rays?

  1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  2. Department of Space (DoS)

  3. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

  4. Space Applications Centre (SAC)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is the primary agency responsible for the Indian Studies of Solar X-rays.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite carried a Soft X-ray Telescope (SXT) for solar X-ray observations?

  1. INSAT-3D

  2. INSAT-4A

  3. INSAT-4B

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

The INSAT-3D satellite carried a Soft X-ray Telescope (SXT) for solar X-ray observations.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian solar X-ray mission planned for launch in the future?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. Mangalyaan-2

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

Aditya-L1 is the planned Indian solar X-ray mission aimed at studying the Sun's corona and solar activity.

Multiple choice

Which Indian institution is responsible for the development of the Aditya-L1 mission?

  1. ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC)

  2. Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)

  3. Space Applications Centre (SAC)

  4. Physical Research Laboratory (PRL)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC) is responsible for the development of the Aditya-L1 mission.

Multiple choice

What is the expected launch date of the Aditya-L1 mission?

  1. 2023

  2. 2024

  3. 2025

  4. 2026
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Aditya-L1 mission is expected to be launched in 2023.

Multiple choice

How many scientific instruments will be onboard the Aditya-L1 mission?

  1. 4

  2. 6

  3. 8

  4. 10
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Correct answer
Explanation

The Aditya-L1 mission will carry a total of 7 scientific instruments for studying the Sun.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space agency is responsible for military space operations?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  2. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

  3. Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe)

  4. Antrix Corporation Limited
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is responsible for military space operations in India. It is a government agency under the Ministry of Defence.