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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 asteroid discovered by V. S. Arunachalam in 1989?

  1. 4416 Ramses

  2. 433 Eros

  3. 243 Ida

  4. 951 Gaspra
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Explanation

V. S. Arunachalam discovered the asteroid 4416 Ramses in 1989. The asteroid is named after the Egyptian pharaoh Ramses II.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the asteroid discovered by R. Rajamohan in 1994?

  1. 1994 PC1

  2. 2000 DP107

  3. 2001 SG170

  4. 2002 CE26
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Explanation

R. Rajamohan discovered the asteroid 1994 PC1 in 1994. The asteroid is named after the year of its discovery.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the asteroid discovered by S. K. Gupta in 2000?

  1. 2000 DP107

  2. 2001 SG170

  3. 2002 CE26

  4. 2003 YT1
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Explanation

S. K. Gupta discovered the asteroid 2000 DP107 in 2000. The asteroid is named after the year of its discovery.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the asteroid discovered by H. C. Bhatt in 2001?

  1. 2001 SG170

  2. 2002 CE26

  3. 2003 YT1

  4. 2004 BL86
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H. C. Bhatt discovered the asteroid 2001 SG170 in 2001. The asteroid is named after the year of its discovery.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the asteroid discovered by B. G. Anandarao in 2002?

  1. 2002 CE26

  2. 2003 YT1

  3. 2004 BL86

  4. 2005 YU55
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B. G. Anandarao discovered the asteroid 2002 CE26 in 2002. The asteroid is named after the year of its discovery.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the asteroid discovered by C. B. S. Rao in 2003?

  1. 2003 YT1

  2. 2004 BL86

  3. 2005 YU55

  4. 2006 RH120
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C. B. S. Rao discovered the asteroid 2003 YT1 in 2003. The asteroid is named after the year of its discovery.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the asteroid discovered by R. S. Yadav in 2005?

  1. 2005 YU55

  2. 2006 RH120

  3. 2007 TU24

  4. 2008 TC3
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Explanation

R. S. Yadav discovered the asteroid 2005 YU55 in 2005. The asteroid is named after the year of its discovery.

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

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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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the national space agency of India, headquartered in Bengaluru.

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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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
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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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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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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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Explanation

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