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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 satellite launched in 2020 to study the Sun's X-ray emissions and their impact on space exploration?

  1. Chandrayaan-3

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. Aditya-L2

  4. Gaganyaan-2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Aditya-L2 is the name of the Indian satellite launched in 2020 to study the Sun's X-ray emissions and their impact on space exploration.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian space mission designed to study the Sun's interior and its impact on space exploration?

  1. Chandrayaan-4

  2. Mangalyaan-3

  3. Aditya-L3

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

Aditya-L3 is the name of the Indian space mission designed to study the Sun's interior and its impact on space exploration.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian satellite launched in 2022 to study the Sun's ultraviolet emissions and their impact on space exploration?

  1. Chandrayaan-5

  2. Mangalyaan-4

  3. Aditya-L4

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

Aditya-L4 is the name of the Indian satellite launched in 2022 to study the Sun's ultraviolet emissions and their impact on space exploration.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the first Indian asteroid?

  1. 1620 Geographos

  2. 2577 Litva

  3. 433 Eros

  4. 1036 Ganymed
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

1620 Geographos is the first Indian asteroid, discovered in 1951.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the second Indian asteroid?

  1. 1620 Geographos

  2. 2577 Litva

  3. 433 Eros

  4. 1036 Ganymed
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

2577 Litva is the second Indian asteroid, discovered in 1975.

Multiple choice

Which is the largest Indian asteroid?

  1. 1620 Geographos

  2. 2577 Litva

  3. 433 Eros

  4. 1036 Ganymed
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

433 Eros is the largest Indian asteroid, with a diameter of about 33 kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which is the smallest Indian asteroid?

  1. 1620 Geographos

  2. 2577 Litva

  3. 433 Eros

  4. 1036 Ganymed
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

1036 Ganymed is the smallest Indian asteroid, with a diameter of about 1 kilometer.

Multiple choice

Which Indian asteroid is closest to the Sun?

  1. 1620 Geographos

  2. 2577 Litva

  3. 433 Eros

  4. 1036 Ganymed
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

1620 Geographos is the Indian asteroid closest to the Sun, with a perihelion of about 0.82 AU.

Multiple choice

Which Indian asteroid is farthest from the Sun?

  1. 1620 Geographos

  2. 2577 Litva

  3. 433 Eros

  4. 1036 Ganymed
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

1036 Ganymed is the Indian asteroid farthest from the Sun, with an aphelion of about 2.67 AU.

Multiple choice

Which Indian asteroid has the shortest orbital period?

  1. 1620 Geographos

  2. 2577 Litva

  3. 433 Eros

  4. 1036 Ganymed
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

1620 Geographos has the shortest orbital period among Indian asteroids, with a period of about 1.7 years.

Multiple choice

Which Indian asteroid has the longest orbital period?

  1. 1620 Geographos

  2. 2577 Litva

  3. 433 Eros

  4. 1036 Ganymed
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

1036 Ganymed has the longest orbital period among Indian asteroids, with a period of about 4.6 years.

Multiple choice

Which Indian asteroid is named after a city in India?

  1. 1620 Geographos

  2. 2577 Litva

  3. 433 Eros

  4. 1036 Ganymed
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C Correct answer
Explanation

433 Eros is named after the city of Eros in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian asteroid is named after a person?

  1. 1620 Geographos

  2. 2577 Litva

  3. 433 Eros

  4. 1036 Ganymed
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D Correct answer
Explanation

1036 Ganymed is named after the mythological figure Ganymede.

Multiple choice

In 2024, which Indian film is slated to become the first to be shot entirely in space?

  1. Mission Mangal

  2. Brahmastra

  3. Adipurush

  4. Project K
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In 2024, "Project K", directed by Nag Ashwin and starring Prabhas and Deepika Padukone, is set to become the first Indian film to be shot entirely in space. This ambitious project aims to push the boundaries of filmmaking and showcase India's growing capabilities in the realm of space exploration.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first weather satellite?

  1. INSAT-1A

  2. INSAT-1B

  3. INSAT-1C

  4. INSAT-1D
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

INSAT-1A was India's first weather satellite, launched in 1983.