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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 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 satellite is used for providing high-resolution imagery for military applications?

  1. Cartosat-2

  2. RISAT-2

  3. INSAT-3D

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

Cartosat-2 is an Indian earth observation satellite used for providing high-resolution imagery for military applications.

Multiple choice

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

  1. INSAT-3D

  2. GSAT-7

  3. INSAT-4A

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

INSAT-3D is India's first dedicated military weather satellite, launched in 2013. It provides real-time weather data and imagery for military operations.

Multiple choice

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

  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 high-resolution imagery for military reconnaissance purposes.

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 satellite mission was specifically designed to study the CMB?

  1. Hubble Space Telescope

  2. Chandra X-ray Observatory

  3. Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP)

  4. James Webb Space Telescope
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP) was a NASA satellite mission specifically designed to study the CMB.

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

What is the name of the asteroid discovered by the Indian astronomer V. V. Raman?

  1. (3568) ASCII

  2. (29075) 1950 DA

  3. (1950 DA)

  4. (29075) ASCII
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

V. V. Raman, an Indian astronomer, discovered the asteroid (3568) ASCII in 1984.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the asteroid discovered by the Indian astronomer A. S. Dhillon in 1985?

  1. (3568) ASCII

  2. (29075) 1950 DA

  3. (1950 DA)

  4. (29075) ASCII
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A. S. Dhillon, an Indian astronomer, discovered the asteroid (3568) ASCII in 1985.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the satellite mission launched by ISRO to study the Sun?

  1. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  2. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)

  3. Vainu Bappu Observatory

  4. Aditya-L1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Aditya-L1 is a satellite mission launched by ISRO to study the Sun.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a lunar mission launched by ISRO?

  1. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  2. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)

  3. Vainu Bappu Observatory

  4. Chandrayaan-2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Chandrayaan-2 is a lunar mission launched by ISRO.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Mars mission launched by ISRO?

  1. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  2. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)

  3. Vainu Bappu Observatory

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

Mangalyaan is a Mars mission launched by ISRO.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a Venus mission planned by ISRO?

  1. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  2. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)

  3. Vainu Bappu Observatory

  4. Shukrayaan-1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Shukrayaan-1 is a Venus mission planned by ISRO.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mission planned by ISRO to study the outer planets of the solar system?

  1. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  2. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)

  3. Vainu Bappu Observatory

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

Exoplanet Mission is a mission planned by ISRO to study the outer planets of the solar system.