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India's Space Missions: A Reflection of National Pride and Technological Prowess

Description: India's Space Missions: A Reflection of National Pride and Technological Prowess
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Which Indian space agency is responsible for the country's space program?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  2. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

  3. European Space Agency (ESA)

  4. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ISRO is the Indian space agency responsible for the country's space program and various space missions.

Which Indian satellite was the first to be launched into orbit?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

  4. INSAT-1B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was the first Indian satellite to be launched into 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 spacecraft successfully entered the orbit of Mars?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mangalyaan, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission, was India's first mission to Mars, successfully entering the planet's orbit in 2014.

What is the name of India's first human space mission?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gaganyaan is India's first human space mission, aimed at sending a crew of three astronauts into space.

Which Indian satellite is known for its role in providing communication services?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. INSAT-1B

  4. Rohini


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

INSAT-1B was India's first multipurpose satellite, providing communication services such as television, radio, and telephone.

What was the primary objective of the Chandrayaan-2 mission?

  1. To study the lunar surface

  2. To search for water on the Moon

  3. To deploy a rover on the Moon

  4. To establish a lunar base


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of the Chandrayaan-2 mission was to study the lunar surface, including its composition, structure, and mineralogy.

Which Indian satellite was used for remote sensing applications?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. INSAT-1B

  4. Rohini


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara was India's first satellite dedicated to remote sensing applications, providing data on agriculture, forestry, and water resources.

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. INSAT-1B

  4. Rohini


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

INSAT-1B was India's first geostationary satellite, providing communication and meteorological services.

Which Indian satellite was used for educational purposes?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. INSAT-1B

  4. Rohini


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rohini was India's first satellite used for educational purposes, providing live television broadcasts to schools across the country.

Which Indian rocket is used to launch satellites into orbit?

  1. Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)

  2. Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV)

  3. Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)

  4. Vikram-S


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is India's primary rocket used to launch satellites into orbit.

What is the name of India's heavy-lift rocket?

  1. Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)

  2. Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV)

  3. Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)

  4. Vikram-S


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) is India's heavy-lift rocket, capable of launching satellites into geostationary orbit.

Which Indian rocket is designed to launch small satellites?

  1. Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)

  2. Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV)

  3. Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)

  4. Vikram-S


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) is India's rocket designed specifically for launching small satellites into orbit.

What is the name of India's reusable launch vehicle?

  1. Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)

  2. Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV)

  3. Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)

  4. Vikram-S


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vikram-S is India's reusable launch vehicle, designed to reduce the cost of space missions.

Which Indian space mission is aimed at sending a rover to the Moon?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chandrayaan-2 was India's mission aimed at sending a rover to the Moon, although the lander component of the mission did not successfully land on the lunar surface.

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