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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 Indian satellite is primarily dedicated to providing high-resolution aerial photography data?

  1. INSAT-3D

  2. Resourcesat-2

  3. Cartosat-2

  4. Kalpana-1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Cartosat-2 is an Indian satellite primarily dedicated to providing high-resolution aerial photography data, supporting various applications in mapping, urban planning, and disaster management.

Multiple choice

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

  1. AstroSat

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

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

AstroSat is an Indian satellite that was launched in 2017 to study dark matter and other astrophysical phenomena.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space agency is responsible for the country's space 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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Explanation

ISRO is the nodal agency of the Indian government responsible for space research and space applications.

Multiple choice

Which was India's first artificial satellite to be launched into orbit?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

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

Aryabhata was India's first artificial satellite, launched on April 19, 1975, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite is known as the 'Eye in the Sky'?

  1. INSAT-3D

  2. GSAT-15

  3. Cartosat-2

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

INSAT-3D is a multi-purpose satellite that provides various services, including weather forecasting, disaster management, and telecommunications. It is also known as the 'Eye in the Sky' due to its ability to monitor the Earth's surface.

Multiple choice

Which Indian launch vehicle is used to launch satellites into geostationary orbit?

  1. Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)

  2. Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV)

  3. GSLV Mark III

  4. Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) is a three-stage launch vehicle used to launch satellites into geostationary orbit. It is capable of carrying satellites weighing up to 2,500 kg.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission was launched to study Mars?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Gaganyaan

  4. Aditya-L1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Mangalyaan, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission, was India's first interplanetary mission, launched in 2013 to study the Martian atmosphere, surface, and mineralogy.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission was launched to study the Sun?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Gaganyaan

  4. Aditya-L1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Aditya-L1 is a space mission launched in 2023 to study the Sun's corona and its impact on Earth's climate and space weather.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronaut was the first to go into 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 go into space, aboard the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz T-11 in 1984.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission was launched to study the Moon?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Gaganyaan

  4. Aditya-L1
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Explanation

Chandrayaan-1 was India's first lunar mission, launched in 2008 to study the Moon's surface, mineralogy, and composition.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission is planned to send a crewed mission to space?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Gaganyaan

  4. Aditya-L1
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Gaganyaan is India's planned crewed space mission, aimed at sending a three-member crew to space for a period of seven days.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission was launched to study the Earth's magnetosphere?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Gaganyaan

  4. Aditya-L1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Chandrayaan-1 was India's first lunar mission, launched in 2008 to study the Moon's surface, mineralogy, and composition.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission was launched to study the Earth's atmosphere?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Gaganyaan

  4. Aditya-L1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Chandrayaan-1 was India's first lunar mission, launched in 2008 to study the Moon's surface, mineralogy, and composition.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission was launched to study the Earth's oceans?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Gaganyaan

  4. Aditya-L1
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Chandrayaan-1 was India's first lunar mission, launched in 2008 to study the Moon's surface, mineralogy, and composition.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission was launched to study the Earth's land surface?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Gaganyaan

  4. Aditya-L1
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Explanation

Chandrayaan-1 was India's first lunar mission, launched in 2008 to study the Moon's surface, mineralogy, and composition.