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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 spacecraft was the first to encounter a comet?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. NISAR
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Chandrayaan-1, launched in 2008, was the first Indian spacecraft to encounter a comet, specifically Comet Tempel 1.

Multiple choice

Which Indian spacecraft was launched to study Mars?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. NISAR
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mangalyaan, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission, was launched in 2013 to study the Martian atmosphere, surface, and mineralogy.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian spacecraft designed to study astronomy and astrophysics?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. NISAR
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Astrosat, also known as the Indian Space Observatory, is designed to study astronomy and astrophysics, focusing on X-ray, optical, and ultraviolet observations.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to launch a satellite into geostationary orbit?

  1. United States

  2. Soviet Union

  3. China

  4. India
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The United States launched Syncom 2, the first geostationary communications satellite, into orbit in 1963.

Multiple choice

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

  1. AstroSat

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. NISAR
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A Correct answer
Explanation

AstroSat is a multi-wavelength space observatory launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in 2017. One of its primary objectives is to study dark matter and other astrophysical phenomena.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. NISAR
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Aditya-L1 is an Indian space mission that aims to study the Sun's corona. It is scheduled to be launched in 2023 and will be placed in a halo orbit around the Sun's L1 Lagrange point.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2013 to study the Earth's atmosphere and ionosphere?

  1. AstroSat

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. NISAR
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D Correct answer
Explanation

NISAR is an Indian satellite that was launched in 2013 to study the Earth's atmosphere and ionosphere. It is a joint mission between ISRO and NASA and is designed to provide valuable data on the Earth's climate and space weather.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian space mission that aims to study the Martian atmosphere and surface?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

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

Mangalyaan is an Indian space mission that aims to study the Martian atmosphere and surface. It was launched in 2013 and successfully entered Mars' orbit in 2014, making India the first Asian country to reach Mars.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite launched in 2017 to study the universe's X-ray emissions?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. INSAT-3D
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Astrosat is an Indian satellite launched in 2017 to study the universe's X-ray emissions. It is the first dedicated Indian astronomy satellite and carries five X-ray instruments to observe celestial objects in various energy bands.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian space mission aimed at studying the Sun's corona?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. INSAT-4CR
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Aditya-L1 is an Indian space mission aimed at studying the Sun's corona. It is scheduled to be launched in 2023 and will be placed in a halo orbit around the Sun's L1 Lagrange point, allowing it to continuously observe the Sun's corona.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite launched in 2019 to study the Earth's magnetosphere and ionosphere?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. GSAT-30
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D Correct answer
Explanation

GSAT-30 is an Indian satellite launched in 2019 to study the Earth's magnetosphere and ionosphere. It carries a suite of instruments to measure various parameters related to the Earth's magnetic field, plasma environment, and ionosphere.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite launched in 2018 to study the Earth's atmosphere and climate?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. INSAT-3DR
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D Correct answer
Explanation

INSAT-3DR is an Indian satellite launched in 2018 to study the Earth's atmosphere and climate. It carries a variety of instruments to measure various atmospheric parameters, including temperature, humidity, wind speed, and aerosol concentration.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite launched in 2016 to study the Earth's surface and natural resources?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. Resourcesat-2A
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Resourcesat-2A is an Indian satellite launched in 2016 to study the Earth's surface and natural resources. It carries a variety of sensors to collect data on land use, agriculture, forestry, water resources, and mineral exploration.

Multiple choice

Which country issued a stamp in 2028 to commemorate the first direct observation of a black hole shadow?

  1. Germany

  2. France

  3. United Kingdom

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

Germany issued a stamp in 2028 to commemorate the first direct observation of a black hole shadow.