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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 was India's first satellite to be launched into space?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

  4. APPLE
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Aryabhata, named after the renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer, was India's first satellite to be launched into space on April 19, 1975.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite was launched to study the Earth's atmosphere and ionosphere?

  1. INSAT

  2. Bhaskara

  3. APPLE

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

Bhaskara, launched in 1979, was India's first satellite dedicated to studying the Earth's atmosphere and ionosphere.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite was launched to provide communication services?

  1. INSAT

  2. Bhaskara

  3. APPLE

  4. Kalpana-1
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A Correct answer
Explanation

INSAT (Indian National Satellite System) is a series of geostationary satellites launched by ISRO to provide communication services to India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite was launched to study the Sun?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. APPLE

  4. Aditya-L1
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Aditya-L1, launched in 2023, is India's first satellite dedicated to studying the Sun.

Multiple choice

Which Indian rocket was used to launch Aryabhata?

  1. SLV-3

  2. ASLV

  3. PSLV

  4. GSLV
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Aryabhata was launched into space using the SLV-3 (Satellite Launch Vehicle-3) rocket.

Multiple choice

Which Indian rocket is used to launch heavier satellites?

  1. SLV-3

  2. ASLV

  3. PSLV

  4. GSLV
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D Correct answer
Explanation

GSLV (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle) is a series of rockets used by ISRO to launch heavier satellites into geostationary orbit.

Multiple choice

Which Indian mission was sent to explore the Moon?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Chandrayaan-1, launched in 2008, was India's first mission to explore the Moon.

Multiple choice

Which Indian mission was sent to explore Mars?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

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

Mangalyaan, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission, was India's first mission to explore Mars, launched in 2013.

Multiple choice

Which Indian mission is planned to send humans into space?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gaganyaan is India's first human spaceflight mission, planned to send three astronauts into space.

Multiple choice

Which Indian spaceport is used for launching satellites and rockets?

  1. Sriharikota

  2. Thumba

  3. Shar

  4. Baleshwar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sriharikota, located in Andhra Pradesh, is the primary spaceport used by ISRO for launching satellites and rockets.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2017 to study dark matter?

  1. AstroSat

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

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

AstroSat is a multi-wavelength space observatory launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in 2017. It is designed to study dark matter, black holes, and other celestial objects.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian space mission that is planned to study dark matter in the Virgo Cluster of Galaxies?

  1. AstroSat-2

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. Mangalyaan-2

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

NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) is a joint mission between NASA and ISRO that is planned to study dark matter in the Virgo Cluster of Galaxies. NISAR will use radar technology to measure the gravitational lensing of microwaves by dark matter in the cluster.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian space mission that is planned to study dark matter in the Virgo Cluster of Galaxies?

  1. AstroSat-2

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. Mangalyaan-2

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

NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) is a joint mission between NASA and ISRO that is planned to study dark matter in the Virgo Cluster of Galaxies. NISAR will use radar technology to measure the gravitational lensing of microwaves by dark matter in the cluster.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian space mission that is planned to study dark matter in the Virgo Cluster of Galaxies?

  1. AstroSat-2

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. Mangalyaan-2

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

NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) is a joint mission between NASA and ISRO that is planned to study dark matter in the Virgo Cluster of Galaxies. NISAR will use radar technology to measure the gravitational lensing of microwaves by dark matter in the cluster.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian space mission that is planned to study dark matter in the Virgo Cluster of Galaxies?

  1. AstroSat-2

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. Mangalyaan-2

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

NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) is a joint mission between NASA and ISRO that is planned to study dark matter in the Virgo Cluster of Galaxies. NISAR will use radar technology to measure the gravitational lensing of microwaves by dark matter in the cluster.