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India's Contributions to Space Science and Technology

Description: India's Contributions to Space Science and Technology
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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)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the primary space agency of India, responsible for the country's space program.

Which was India's first artificial satellite to be launched into Earth's orbit?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

  4. APPLE


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was India's first artificial satellite, launched into Earth's orbit in 1975.

What was the name of India's first lunar mission?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandrayaan-1 was India's first lunar mission, launched in 2008.

Which Indian satellite was launched to study the Martian atmosphere and surface?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mangalyaan was India's first mission to Mars, launched in 2013.

What was the name of India's first human spaceflight mission?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gaganyaan is India's first human spaceflight mission, scheduled for launch in 2023.

Which Indian satellite was launched to provide communication services to rural and remote areas?

  1. INSAT-1

  2. INSAT-2

  3. INSAT-3

  4. INSAT-4


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

INSAT-1 was India's first multipurpose satellite, launched in 1982, providing communication services to rural and remote areas.

What was the name of India's first geostationary communication satellite?

  1. INSAT-1

  2. INSAT-2

  3. INSAT-3

  4. INSAT-4


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

INSAT-2 was India's first geostationary communication satellite, launched in 1992.

Which Indian satellite was launched to provide meteorological data and weather forecasting services?

  1. INSAT-3

  2. INSAT-4

  3. INSAT-5

  4. INSAT-6


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

INSAT-3 was India's first dedicated meteorological satellite, launched in 1996.

What was the name of India's first navigation satellite?

  1. IRNSS-1

  2. IRNSS-2

  3. IRNSS-3

  4. IRNSS-4


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

IRNSS-1 was India's first navigation satellite, launched in 2013.

Which Indian satellite was launched to study the Earth's surface and natural resources?

  1. Resourcesat-1

  2. Resourcesat-2

  3. Resourcesat-3

  4. Resourcesat-4


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Resourcesat-1 was India's first remote sensing satellite, launched in 2003.

What was the name of India's first earth observation satellite?

  1. Cartosat-1

  2. Cartosat-2

  3. Cartosat-3

  4. Cartosat-4


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cartosat-1 was India's first earth observation satellite, launched in 2005.

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

  1. Megha-Tropiques

  2. Megha-1

  3. Megha-2

  4. Megha-3


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Megha-Tropiques was India's first satellite dedicated to studying the Earth's atmosphere and climate, launched in 2011.

What was the name of India's first astronomy satellite?

  1. AstroSat

  2. AstroSat-2

  3. AstroSat-3

  4. AstroSat-4


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

AstroSat was India's first dedicated astronomy satellite, launched in 2015.

Which Indian satellite was launched to study the Sun and its impact on Earth?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Aditya-2

  3. Aditya-3

  4. Aditya-4


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aditya-L1 is India's first mission to study the Sun and its impact on Earth, scheduled for launch in 2023.

What was the name of India's first reusable space transportation system?

  1. Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)

  2. RLV-2

  3. RLV-3

  4. RLV-4


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) is India's first reusable space transportation system, under development.

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