ISRO's Space Telescopes and Observatories

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about ISRO's Space Telescopes and Observatories. These instruments have played a crucial role in India's space exploration and have contributed significantly to our understanding of the universe. Test your knowledge and learn more about these remarkable achievements.
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Which ISRO satellite was launched in 2014 to study the Sun and its corona?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. Aditya-L1


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aditya-L1 is a proposed ISRO satellite mission to study the Sun and its corona. It is scheduled to be launched in 2023.

What is the name of ISRO's first space observatory, launched in 2015?

  1. Astrosat

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Aditya-L1


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Astrosat is ISRO's first space observatory, launched in 2015. It is designed to study celestial objects in various wavelengths, including visible, ultraviolet, and X-ray.

Which ISRO satellite was launched in 2013 to study the Martian atmosphere and surface?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. Aditya-L1


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mangalyaan is ISRO's first interplanetary mission, launched in 2013. It successfully reached Mars' orbit in 2014 and has been studying the Martian atmosphere and surface since then.

What is the name of ISRO's lunar exploration mission, launched in 2008?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. Aditya-L1


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandrayaan-1 is ISRO's first lunar exploration mission, launched in 2008. It successfully orbited the Moon and collected valuable data about its surface and atmosphere.

Which ISRO satellite was launched in 2019 to study the Earth's atmosphere and climate?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. NISAR


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

NISAR is a joint ISRO-NASA satellite mission launched in 2019 to study the Earth's atmosphere and climate. It uses radar technology to measure changes in the Earth's surface and vegetation.

What is the name of ISRO's upcoming space telescope, scheduled for launch in 2023?

  1. X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat)

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. Astrosat-2

  4. Chandrayaan-3


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) is ISRO's upcoming space telescope, scheduled for launch in 2023. It will study the polarization of X-rays from celestial objects.

Which ISRO satellite was launched in 2017 to study the Earth's magnetosphere and ionosphere?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. SCAT-1


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

SCAT-1 is ISRO's satellite launched in 2017 to study the Earth's magnetosphere and ionosphere. It measures the density and temperature of charged particles in these regions.

What is the name of ISRO's upcoming lunar exploration mission, scheduled for launch in 2023?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. Astrosat-2

  4. Chandrayaan-3


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chandrayaan-3 is ISRO's upcoming lunar exploration mission, scheduled for launch in 2023. It aims to land a rover on the lunar surface and study its composition and geology.

Which ISRO satellite was launched in 2018 to study the Earth's oceans and atmosphere?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. Oceansat-2


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oceansat-2 is ISRO's satellite launched in 2018 to study the Earth's oceans and atmosphere. It provides data on ocean color, sea surface temperature, and wind speed.

What is the name of ISRO's upcoming mission to study the Sun's corona?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. Astrosat-2

  4. Chandrayaan-3


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aditya-L1 is ISRO's upcoming mission to study the Sun's corona. It is scheduled for launch in 2023 and will provide valuable insights into the Sun's behavior and its impact on Earth's climate.

Which ISRO satellite was launched in 2016 to study the Earth's surface and vegetation?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. Resourcesat-2


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Resourcesat-2 is ISRO's satellite launched in 2016 to study the Earth's surface and vegetation. It provides data on land use, forest cover, and crop health.

What is the name of ISRO's upcoming mission to study the Earth's atmosphere and climate?

  1. NISAR

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. Astrosat-2

  4. Chandrayaan-3


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NISAR is ISRO's upcoming mission to study the Earth's atmosphere and climate. It is a joint mission with NASA and is scheduled for launch in 2023.

Which ISRO satellite was launched in 2014 to study the Earth's atmosphere and climate?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. INSAT-3D


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

INSAT-3D is ISRO's satellite launched in 2014 to study the Earth's atmosphere and climate. It provides data on weather patterns, cloud cover, and sea surface temperature.

What is the name of ISRO's upcoming mission to study the Earth's oceans and atmosphere?

  1. Oceansat-3

  2. Mangalyaan-2

  3. Astrosat-2

  4. Chandrayaan-3


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Oceansat-3 is ISRO's upcoming mission to study the Earth's oceans and atmosphere. It is scheduled for launch in 2023 and will provide data on ocean color, sea surface temperature, and wind speed.

Which ISRO satellite was launched in 2015 to study the Earth's surface and vegetation?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Astrosat

  4. Cartosat-2E


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cartosat-2E is ISRO's satellite launched in 2015 to study the Earth's surface and vegetation. It provides high-resolution images of the Earth's surface, which are used for mapping and land use planning.

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