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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 lunar mission was launched in 2008 to study the moon's surface?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan
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Explanation

Chandrayaan-1 was India's first lunar mission, launched in 2008, which successfully orbited the moon and collected valuable data.

Multiple choice

Which private company has collaborated with ISRO to develop and launch satellites for astronomy missions?

  1. Larsen & Toubro (L&T)

  2. Godrej Industries Limited

  3. Adani Group

  4. Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
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Explanation

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has collaborated with ISRO to develop and launch satellites for astronomy missions. L&T has provided expertise in satellite design, fabrication, and testing, contributing to the success of various astronomy missions in India.

Multiple choice

Which private company has collaborated with ISRO to develop and launch satellites for Earth observation missions, which can also be used for astronomical studies?

  1. Bharti Airtel Limited

  2. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

  3. Infosys Limited

  4. Wipro Limited
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Explanation

Bharti Airtel Limited has collaborated with ISRO to develop and launch satellites for Earth observation missions, which can also be used for astronomical studies. Bharti Airtel's satellites provide valuable data on various Earth parameters, including land cover, vegetation, and atmospheric conditions, which can be useful for astronomical research.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government agency responsible for space research?

  1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  2. Department of Space (DoS)

  3. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

  4. Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)
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Explanation

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is the Indian government agency responsible for space research and development.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian space probe that was sent to Mars in 2013?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. Gaganyaan
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Explanation

Mangalyaan was the Indian space probe that was sent to Mars in 2013. It was also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM).

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian space probe that was sent to the Moon in 2008?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. Gaganyaan
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Explanation

Chandrayaan-1 was the Indian space probe that was sent to the Moon in 2008. It was also known as the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO).

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian space probe that was sent to Venus in 2018?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. Gaganyaan
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Explanation

India has not yet sent a space probe to Venus.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian space probe that was sent to Jupiter in 2022?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. Gaganyaan
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Explanation

India has not yet sent a space probe to Jupiter.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian space probe that was sent to Saturn in 2025?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. Gaganyaan
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Explanation

India has not yet sent a space probe to Saturn.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite mission designed to study dark matter and other astrophysical phenomena?

  1. Astrosat

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. RISAT-1
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Astrosat is an Indian satellite mission launched in 2015 to study dark matter, black holes, neutron stars, and other high-energy astrophysical phenomena.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space agency is responsible for India'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

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the national space agency of India, headquartered in Bangalore.

Multiple choice

What was the name of India's first satellite?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

  4. APPLE
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Aryabhata was the name of India's first satellite, launched in 1975.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite was the first to be launched into geostationary orbit?

  1. INSAT-1A

  2. INSAT-1B

  3. INSAT-2A

  4. INSAT-2B
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Explanation

INSAT-1A was the first Indian satellite to be launched into geostationary orbit, in 1982.

Multiple choice

What was the name of India's first lunar mission?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan
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Explanation

Chandrayaan-1 was the name of India's first lunar mission, launched in 2008.

Multiple choice

Which Indian spacecraft was the first to orbit Mars?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. Gaganyaan
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Explanation

Mangalyaan was the name of India's first spacecraft to orbit Mars, launched in 2013.