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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 space mission that is planned to send a rover to Mars in 2023?

  1. Mangalyaan 2

  2. Chandrayaan 3

  3. Gaganyaan

  4. Vikram 2
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Mangalyaan 2 is an Indian space mission that is planned to send a rover to Mars in 2023.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian space mission that is planned to send a human to space in 2022?

  1. Gaganyaan

  2. Chandrayaan 2

  3. Mangalyaan 3

  4. Vikram 3
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Gaganyaan is an Indian space mission that is planned to send a human to space in 2022.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian space mission that is planned to send a probe to Venus in 2025?

  1. Shukrayaan 1

  2. Chandrayaan 4

  3. Mangalyaan 4

  4. Vikram 4
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Shukrayaan 1 is an Indian space mission that is planned to send a probe to Venus in 2025.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian space mission that is planned to send a probe to Jupiter in 2030?

  1. Jupiter Orbiter Mission

  2. Chandrayaan 5

  3. Mangalyaan 5

  4. Vikram 5
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Jupiter Orbiter Mission is an Indian space mission that is planned to send a probe to Jupiter in 2030.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian space mission that is planned to send a probe to Saturn in 2035?

  1. Saturn Orbiter Mission

  2. Chandrayaan 6

  3. Mangalyaan 6

  4. Vikram 6
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Saturn Orbiter Mission is an Indian space mission that is planned to send a probe to Saturn in 2035.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite mission aimed at studying dark matter and other cosmic mysteries?

  1. AstroSat

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. NISAR
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Explanation

AstroSat is India's first dedicated astronomy satellite, carrying instruments to investigate various aspects of astrophysics, including dark matter.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite mission that was launched to study the evolution of galaxies?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. AstroSat

  4. INSAT-3D
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AstroSat is an Indian satellite mission that was launched in 2015 to study the evolution of galaxies. It carries five instruments that are designed to observe X-rays, ultraviolet light, and visible light.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite mission that was launched to study the structure of galaxies?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. AstroSat-2

  4. INSAT-4D
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AstroSat-2 is an Indian satellite mission that is planned to be launched in 2023. It will carry five instruments that are designed to study the structure of galaxies.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite mission that was launched to study the evolution of galaxies in the early Universe?

  1. Chandrayaan-3

  2. Mangalyaan-3

  3. AstroSat-3

  4. INSAT-5D
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Explanation

AstroSat-3 is an Indian satellite mission that is planned to be launched in 2025. It will carry five instruments that are designed to study the evolution of galaxies in the early Universe.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the ISRO mission that will search for habitable exoplanets?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. EXoPlanetSat
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Explanation

The EXoPlanetSat is a proposed ISRO mission that will search for habitable exoplanets. It is expected to be launched in the early 2030s.

Multiple choice

Which Indian research institution is involved in the study of the origin and evolution of life in the universe?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  2. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)

  3. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

  4. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)
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Explanation

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) is a research institute in India dedicated to the study of fundamental physics, mathematics, and biology. It is one of the leading institutions in the world involved in the study of the origin and evolution of life in the universe.

Multiple choice

Which Indian research institution is involved in the development of instruments for the search for extraterrestrial life?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  2. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)

  3. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

  4. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)
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Explanation

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) is a research institute in India dedicated to the study of astronomy and astrophysics. It is one of the leading institutions in the world involved in the development of instruments for the search for extraterrestrial life.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the IIA instrument that is used to search for biosignatures in the atmospheres of exoplanets?

  1. Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO)

  2. Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO)

  3. Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT)

  4. Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA)
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Explanation

The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) is a joint project of NASA and the German Aerospace Center (DLR). It is a modified Boeing 747SP aircraft that carries a 2.5-meter infrared telescope. SOFIA is used by IIA to search for biosignatures in the atmospheres of exoplanets.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the ISRO project that aims to develop a lander for the search for extraterrestrial life on Mars?

  1. Mangalyaan-2

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. Aditya-2

  4. Mars Orbiter Mission-2
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Explanation

The Mars Orbiter Mission-2 is a proposed ISRO mission that aims to develop a lander for the search for extraterrestrial life on Mars.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space agency is responsible for the country's space program?

  1. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

  2. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  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 Bengaluru.