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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 reusable launch vehicle?

  1. Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)

  2. Reusable Spacecraft (RSC)

  3. Reusable Orbital Vehicle (ROV)

  4. Reusable Spaceplane (RSP)
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The Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) is India's first reusable launch vehicle. It is being developed by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and is intended to reduce the cost of space access by enabling the reuse of rocket boosters.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite is used for communication purposes?

  1. INSAT-4A

  2. INSAT-4B

  3. INSAT-4CR

  4. INSAT-3D
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Explanation

INSAT-4A is an Indian satellite used for communication purposes. It was launched in 2005 and provides a variety of communication services, including television broadcasting, telephony, and internet connectivity.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first lunar rover?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Vikram
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Vikram is India's first lunar rover. It was part of the Chandrayaan-2 mission, which was launched in 2019. The rover was designed to explore the lunar surface and gather data on its composition and structure.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite is used for navigation purposes?

  1. IRNSS-1A

  2. IRNSS-1B

  3. IRNSS-1C

  4. IRNSS-1D
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IRNSS-1A is an Indian satellite used for navigation purposes. It was launched in 2013 and is part of the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), which provides accurate positioning and navigation services over India and the surrounding region.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first interplanetary mission?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Vikram
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Explanation

Mangalyaan is India's first interplanetary mission. It was launched in 2013 and successfully reached Mars in 2014. The mission aimed to study the Martian atmosphere, surface, and mineralogy.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite is used for earth observation purposes?

  1. Resourcesat-1

  2. Resourcesat-2

  3. Cartosat-1

  4. Cartosat-2
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Resourcesat-1 is an Indian satellite used for earth observation purposes. It was launched in 2003 and provides data on land use, vegetation, water resources, and other environmental parameters.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first space station?

  1. Gaganyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. Mangalyaan
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Gaganyaan is India's first space station. It is currently under development and is expected to be launched in 2023. The space station will be used for conducting scientific experiments, spacewalks, and other space-related activities.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian astronomical mission that was designed to study the magnetic fields of the Sun and other celestial objects?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. Astrosat
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Explanation

Astrosat is an Indian astronomical mission that was launched in 2015 and is equipped with instruments to study the magnetic fields of the Sun and other celestial objects.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the first Indian remote sensing satellite developed by the Space Applications Centre (SAC)?

  1. IRS-1A

  2. IRS-1B

  3. IRS-1C

  4. IRS-1D
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IRS-1A was the first Indian remote sensing satellite launched in 1988.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the advanced remote sensing satellite series developed by the Space Applications Centre (SAC)?

  1. RISAT

  2. OCEANSAT

  3. CARTOSAT

  4. INSAT
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RISAT (Radar Imaging Satellite) is an advanced remote sensing satellite series developed by SAC.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Earth observation satellite series developed by the Space Applications Centre (SAC) for high-resolution imaging?

  1. CARTOSAT

  2. RISAT

  3. OCEANSAT

  4. INSAT
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CARTOSAT (Cartography Satellite) is the Earth observation satellite series developed by SAC for high-resolution imaging.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the satellite series developed by the Space Applications Centre (SAC) for oceanographic studies?

  1. OCEANSAT

  2. CARTOSAT

  3. RISAT

  4. INSAT
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OCEANSAT (Ocean Satellite) is the satellite series developed by SAC for oceanographic studies.

Multiple choice

What is the primary technique used by Indian scientists to study the composition of comets?

  1. Spectroscopy

  2. Photometry

  3. Radiometry

  4. Polarimetry
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Explanation

Spectroscopy is the primary technique employed by Indian scientists to study the composition of comets. By analyzing the light emitted or reflected by comets, spectroscopists can identify the presence of various molecules and elements.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian cometary mission that was proposed but not approved?

  1. Chandrayaan-3

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. Astrosat-2

  4. Comet Mission
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Explanation

The Comet Mission was an Indian cometary mission that was proposed but not approved. The mission aimed to study the composition and structure of a comet using a spacecraft equipped with various instruments.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched to study gamma-ray bursts and other high-energy phenomena?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Astrosat

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. INSAT-3D
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Explanation

Astrosat, also known as the Indian Space Observatory, is a multi-wavelength satellite launched by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in 2015. It carries instruments capable of detecting and studying gamma-ray bursts and other high-energy cosmic sources.