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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 satellite that was launched in 2017 to study the Sun?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. NISAR
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Aditya-L1 is an Indian satellite that was launched in 2017 to study the Sun. It is the first Indian satellite to be placed in a halo orbit around the Sun, and it will provide valuable data on the Sun's atmosphere, corona, and solar wind.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2019 to study the Earth's atmosphere?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. NISAR

  4. EOS-01
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The EOS-01 is an Indian satellite that was launched in 2019 to study the Earth's atmosphere. It is the first Indian satellite to be placed in a geostationary orbit, and it will provide valuable data on the Earth's weather, climate, and air quality.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2022 to study the Sun's corona?

  1. Chandrayaan-3

  2. Mangalyaan-3

  3. Aditya-L2

  4. NISAR-2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Aditya-L2 is an Indian satellite that was launched in 2022 to study the Sun's corona. It is the second Indian satellite to be placed in a halo orbit around the Sun, and it will provide valuable data on the Sun's atmosphere, corona, and solar wind.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's space-based navigation system?

  1. NavIC

  2. GPS

  3. GLONASS

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

NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) is India's space-based navigation system, providing accurate positioning and navigation services.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space agency is responsible for developing and operating India's space-based assets for scientific and research purposes?

  1. ISRO

  2. DRDO

  3. HAL

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

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is responsible for developing and operating India's space-based assets for scientific and research purposes.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?

  1. Developing and launching satellites for various applications

  2. Conducting research on space science and technology

  3. Providing technical support to the Indian Armed Forces

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is responsible for developing and launching satellites for various applications, conducting research on space science and technology, providing technical support to the Indian Armed Forces, and promoting self-reliance in space technology.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?

  1. Developing and launching satellites for various applications

  2. Conducting research on space science and technology

  3. Providing technical support to the Indian Armed Forces

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is responsible for developing and launching satellites for various applications, conducting research on space science and technology, providing technical support to the Indian Armed Forces, and promoting self-reliance in space technology.

Multiple choice

Which upcoming Indian space mission aims to study the Sun's corona and its impact on Earth's climate?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. Mangalyaan-2

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

The Aditya-L1 mission is a planned Indian space mission to study the Sun's corona and its impact on Earth's climate. It is expected to be launched in 2023.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space mission was launched in 2013 to study Mars' atmosphere and surface composition?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. Gaganyaan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Mangalyaan was an Indian space mission launched in 2013 to study Mars' atmosphere and surface composition. It was India's first interplanetary mission and successfully entered Mars' orbit in September 2014.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian space mission that was launched in 2008 to study the Moon's surface and composition?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

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

Chandrayaan-1 was an Indian space mission that was launched in 2008 to study the Moon's surface and composition. It was India's first lunar mission and successfully entered lunar orbit in November 2008.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the upcoming Indian space mission, which is expected to be launched in 2023 and will study the Sun's corona and its impact on Earth's climate?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. Mangalyaan-2

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

The Aditya-L1 mission is a planned Indian space mission to study the Sun's corona and its impact on Earth's climate. It is expected to be launched in 2023.

Multiple choice

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) operates a network of satellites for Earth observation. What is the name of this network?

  1. INSAT

  2. IRS

  3. GSAT

  4. EDUSAT
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites are a series of Earth observation satellites operated by ISRO for various applications, including disaster monitoring.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national satellite system of India that provides high-resolution imagery for various applications?

  1. Indian Remote Sensing Satellite (IRS)

  2. Resourcesat

  3. Cartosat

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

The Indian Remote Sensing Satellite (IRS) is the national satellite system of India that provides high-resolution imagery for various applications, including agriculture, forestry, and water resources management.

Multiple choice

The launch of which satellite marked the beginning of India's operational remote sensing program?

  1. INSAT-1A

  2. IRS-1A

  3. Bhaskara-1

  4. Aryabhata
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The launch of IRS-1A in 1988 marked the beginning of India's operational remote sensing program. IRS-1A was the first in a series of satellites designed specifically for remote sensing applications.

Multiple choice

The launch of which satellite marked the beginning of India's operational meteorological satellite program?

  1. INSAT-1A

  2. IRS-1A

  3. Bhaskara-1

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

The launch of INSAT-1A in 1983 marked the beginning of India's operational meteorological satellite program. INSAT-1A was the first in a series of satellites designed specifically for meteorological applications, providing real-time weather data and imagery.