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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 first military satellite?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. INSAT-1

  4. GSAT-1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Aryabhata was India's first military satellite, launched in 1975. It was used for reconnaissance and surveillance purposes.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite is used for communication with the Indian Armed Forces?

  1. INSAT-3A

  2. INSAT-4A

  3. GSAT-7

  4. GSAT-15
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

GSAT-7 is a military communication satellite used by the Indian Armed Forces. It was launched in 2013.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's space-based missile early warning system?

  1. Indian Ballistic Missile Defence Program (IBMD)

  2. Indian Space-Based Missile Early Warning System (ISBMIEWS)

  3. Indian Missile Defence Program (IMDP)

  4. Indian Space-Based Surveillance System (ISBSS)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Space-Based Missile Early Warning System (ISBMIEWS) is a space-based missile early warning system developed by India. It is designed to detect and track ballistic missiles launched from other countries.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite is used for navigation and positioning?

  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

What is the name of India's space-based radar system?

  1. RISAT-1

  2. RISAT-2

  3. RISAT-2B

  4. RISAT-2BR1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

RISAT-2BR1 is a space-based radar system developed by India. It was launched in 2019 and is used for surveillance and reconnaissance purposes.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite is used for weather forecasting?

  1. INSAT-3D

  2. INSAT-3DR

  3. INSAT-4A

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

INSAT-3D is a meteorological satellite used for weather forecasting in India. It was launched in 2013.

Multiple choice

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

  1. GSAT-10

  2. GSAT-11

  3. GSAT-12

  4. GSAT-15
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite is used for Earth observation?

  1. Resourcesat-1

  2. Resourcesat-2

  3. Cartosat-1

  4. Cartosat-2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Resourcesat-1 is an Earth observation satellite launched by India in 2003. It is used for monitoring natural resources and land use.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's space-based surveillance system?

  1. GSAT-6

  2. GSAT-7

  3. GSAT-8

  4. GSAT-9
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

GSAT-9 is a space-based surveillance system developed by India. It was launched in 2017 and is used for monitoring the Indian Ocean Region.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite is used for disaster management?

  1. INSAT-4CR

  2. INSAT-4A

  3. INSAT-4B

  4. INSAT-3D
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

INSAT-4CR is a disaster management satellite launched by India in 2016. It is used for providing communication and data services during natural disasters.

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.