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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 language was used to name the Astrosat mission, India's first dedicated astronomy satellite?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tamil

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

The Astrosat mission was named in Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language, to reflect India's contributions to astronomy and its commitment to space exploration.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language was used to name the Chandrayaan-1 mission to the Moon?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tamil

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

The Chandrayaan-1 mission was named in Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language, to signify India's technological advancements and its commitment to space exploration.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language was used to name the NISAR mission, a joint mission between ISRO and NASA to study Earth's ecosystems?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tamil

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

The NISAR mission was named in Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language, to reflect India's contributions to Earth observation and its commitment to space exploration.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched to study solar flares?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

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

The Aditya-L1 is an Indian satellite that was launched in 2023 to study solar flares and other solar phenomena. It is the first Indian satellite dedicated to solar studies.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

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

The Aditya-L1 is an Indian satellite that was launched in 2023 to study the Sun's corona. The corona is the outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere and is the source of solar flares.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian space agency that is responsible for the Aditya-L1 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)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of India and is responsible for the Aditya-L1 mission.

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

Which Indian space agency is responsible for developing and launching satellites for various applications, including national security?

  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 the primary space agency of India, responsible for developing and launching satellites for various applications, including national security.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first dedicated military satellite?

  1. GSAT-7

  2. GSAT-6

  3. INSAT-4A

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

GSAT-7 is India's first dedicated military satellite, launched in 2013. It provides secure communication and data relay services to the Indian Armed Forces.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's space-based missile early warning system?

  1. DRDO NETRA

  2. GSAT-7

  3. INSAT-3D

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

DRDO NETRA is India's space-based missile early warning system, designed to detect and track ballistic missile launches.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite is used for providing real-time intelligence and surveillance data to the Indian Armed Forces?

  1. Cartosat-2

  2. RISAT-2

  3. INSAT-3D

  4. GSAT-7
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

RISAT-2 is an Indian radar imaging satellite used for providing real-time intelligence and surveillance data to the Indian Armed Forces.

Multiple choice

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

  1. ISRO

  2. DRDO

  3. HAL

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

The National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) is responsible for developing and operating India's space-based assets for national security purposes.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first dedicated military communications satellite?

  1. GSAT-7

  2. GSAT-6

  3. INSAT-4A

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

GSAT-6 is India's first dedicated military communications satellite, launched in 2015. It provides secure communication services to the Indian Armed Forces.