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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 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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Explanation

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

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

What is the name of the Indian asteroid that was discovered in 2018?

  1. 2018 AV2.

  2. 2018 BV1.

  3. 2018 CV1.

  4. 2018 DV1.
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Explanation

2018 AV2 is an asteroid that was discovered by Indian astronomers in 2018. It is a near-Earth asteroid that poses a potential threat to Earth.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian asteroid that was discovered in 2019?

  1. 2019 AW1.

  2. 2019 BW1.

  3. 2019 CW1.

  4. 2019 DW1.
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Explanation

2019 AW1 is an asteroid that was discovered by Indian astronomers in 2019. It is a near-Earth asteroid that poses a potential threat to Earth.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian asteroid that was discovered in 2020?

  1. 2020 AX1.

  2. 2020 BX1.

  3. 2020 CX1.

  4. 2020 DX1.
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Explanation

2020 AX1 is an asteroid that was discovered by Indian astronomers in 2020. It is a near-Earth asteroid that poses a potential threat to Earth.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian asteroid that was discovered in 2021?

  1. 2021 AY1.

  2. 2021 BY1.

  3. 2021 CY1.

  4. 2021 DY1.
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Explanation

2021 AY1 is an asteroid that was discovered by Indian astronomers in 2021. It is a near-Earth asteroid that poses a potential threat to Earth.

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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B Correct answer
Explanation

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