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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 National Solar Mission?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission

  2. Rajiv Gandhi National Solar Mission

  3. Indira Gandhi National Solar Mission

  4. Sardar Patel National Solar Mission
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Explanation

The name of India's National Solar Mission is Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite mission dedicated to studying high-energy cosmic rays?

  1. AstroSat

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

AstroSat is an Indian satellite mission specifically designed to study high-energy cosmic rays and other astrophysical phenomena.

Multiple choice

Which country launched the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, into orbit?

  1. United States

  2. Soviet Union

  3. China

  4. India
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, into orbit on October 4, 1957.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite launched in 2015 to study black holes and other celestial objects?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. INSAT-3D
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Astrosat is India's first dedicated astronomy satellite, launched in 2015, designed to study black holes, neutron stars, and other celestial objects.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian-led mission that aims to study the Sun's corona?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Saras
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite that carries a payload dedicated to studying cosmic rays?

  1. INSAT-3D

  2. GSAT-17

  3. IRNSS-1H

  4. ASTROSAT
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D Correct answer
Explanation

ASTROSAT, also known as India's first dedicated astronomy satellite, carries a payload specifically designed to study cosmic rays and other high-energy phenomena.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the upcoming Indian mission to Mars?

  1. Mangalyaan 2

  2. Chandrayaan 3

  3. Aditya L1

  4. NISAR
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Explanation

Mangalyaan 2 is an upcoming Indian mission to Mars that is scheduled to be launched in 2024.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space agency is responsible for the development and launch of Indian satellites and rockets?

  1. ISRO

  2. DRDO

  3. HAL

  4. NTRO
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Explanation

ISRO is the Indian Space Research Organisation, which is responsible for the development and launch of Indian satellites and rockets.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the upcoming Indian mission to study the Sun?

  1. Aditya L1

  2. Chandrayaan 3

  3. Mangalyaan 2

  4. NISAR
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Explanation

Aditya L1 is an upcoming Indian mission to study the Sun that is scheduled to be launched in 2023.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite is used to study the Earth's atmosphere and climate?

  1. INSAT-3D

  2. Kalpana-1

  3. Megha-Tropiques

  4. SARAL
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Explanation

INSAT-3D is an Indian satellite that is used to study the Earth's atmosphere and climate.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the upcoming Indian mission to study the Moon?

  1. Chandrayaan 3

  2. Mangalyaan 2

  3. Aditya L1

  4. NISAR
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Explanation

Chandrayaan 3 is an upcoming Indian mission to study the Moon that is scheduled to be launched in 2023.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite is used to study the Earth's oceans?

  1. Oceansat-2

  2. INSAT-3D

  3. Kalpana-1

  4. Megha-Tropiques
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Explanation

Oceansat-2 is an Indian satellite that is used to study the Earth's oceans.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the upcoming Indian mission to study the Earth's surface?

  1. NISAR

  2. Chandrayaan 3

  3. Mangalyaan 2

  4. Aditya L1
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Explanation

NISAR is an upcoming Indian mission to study the Earth's surface that is scheduled to be launched in 2023.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite is used to study the Earth's land surface?

  1. Resourcesat-2

  2. INSAT-3D

  3. Kalpana-1

  4. Megha-Tropiques
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Explanation

Resourcesat-2 is an Indian satellite that is used to study the Earth's land surface.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the upcoming Indian mission to study the Earth's atmosphere?

  1. Megha-Tropiques

  2. Chandrayaan 3

  3. Mangalyaan 2

  4. Aditya L1
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Explanation

Megha-Tropiques is an upcoming Indian mission to study the Earth's atmosphere that is scheduled to be launched in 2023.