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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 the Indian asteroid mission that is currently in development?

  1. Astrosat-2

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. Mangalyaan-2

  4. Aditya-L1
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Explanation

Astrosat-2 is an Indian asteroid mission that is currently in development. It is expected to be launched in 2023 and will study a variety of asteroids, including near-Earth asteroids and main belt asteroids.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian asteroid mission that was launched in 2022?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. Astrosat-2

  4. Aditya-L1
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Explanation

Aditya-L1 is an Indian solar mission that was launched in 2022. It is studying the Sun's corona and its impact on Earth's climate.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian asteroid mission that is planned for launch in 2025?

  1. Chandrayaan-3

  2. Mangalyaan-3

  3. Astrosat-3

  4. Aditya-2
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Explanation

Chandrayaan-3 is an Indian lunar mission that is planned for launch in 2025. It will study the Moon's surface and search for water ice.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian asteroid mission that is planned for launch in 2030?

  1. Chandrayaan-4

  2. Mangalyaan-4

  3. Astrosat-4

  4. Aditya-3
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Explanation

Chandrayaan-4 is an Indian lunar mission that is planned for launch in 2030. It will study the Moon's surface and search for water ice.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian asteroid mission that is planned for launch in 2035?

  1. Chandrayaan-5

  2. Mangalyaan-5

  3. Astrosat-5

  4. Aditya-4
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Explanation

Chandrayaan-5 is an Indian lunar mission that is planned for launch in 2035. It will study the Moon's surface and search for water ice.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2018 to study the Sun?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Aditya-L1 is a solar observation satellite launched by ISRO in 2018 to study the Sun's corona and its impact on Earth's climate.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian astronomy satellite that was launched in 2016 to study X-rays from black holes and other cosmic objects?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Astrosat is an Indian astronomy satellite launched by ISRO in 2016 to study X-rays from black holes and other cosmic objects.

Multiple choice

The ASTROSAT space telescope was launched by which space agency?

  1. NASA

  2. ESA

  3. ISRO

  4. JAXA
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The ASTROSAT space telescope was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in 2015.

Multiple choice

What is the primary objective of the Indian Asteroid Mission (IAM)?

  1. To study the composition of near-Earth asteroids

  2. To explore the surface properties of asteroids

  3. To search for water and organic molecules on asteroids

  4. To return samples from an asteroid to Earth
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Explanation

The primary objective of the Indian Asteroid Mission (IAM) is to study the composition of near-Earth asteroids.

Multiple choice

Which Indian spacecraft was launched in 2022 to study the composition of near-Earth asteroids?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. Gaganyaan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Aditya-L1 spacecraft was launched in 2022 to study the composition of near-Earth asteroids.

Multiple choice

What is the expected duration of the Indian Asteroid Mission (IAM)?

  1. 1 year

  2. 2 years

  3. 3 years

  4. 5 years
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The expected duration of the Indian Asteroid Mission (IAM) is 5 years.

Multiple choice

What is the expected launch date of the Gaganyaan mission?

  1. 2023

  2. 2024

  3. 2025

  4. 2026
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The expected launch date of the Gaganyaan mission is 2024.

Multiple choice

What is the primary objective of the Gaganyaan mission?

  1. To send a human to the Moon

  2. To send a human to Mars

  3. To send a human to Venus

  4. To send a human to Jupiter
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Explanation

The primary objective of the Gaganyaan mission is to send a human to the Moon.

Multiple choice

Which Indian astronaut is expected to be the first to travel to the Moon on the Gaganyaan mission?

  1. Rakesh Sharma

  2. Kalpana Chawla

  3. Sunita Williams

  4. Vikram Sarabhai
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Explanation

Rakesh Sharma is expected to be the first Indian astronaut to travel to the Moon on the Gaganyaan mission.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space agency is responsible for the Gaganyaan mission?

  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

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is responsible for the Gaganyaan mission.