ISRO's Satellite Programs

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Which ISRO satellite was the first to be launched into space?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

  4. APPLE


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was the first satellite launched by ISRO, on April 19, 1975.

What was the primary objective of the INSAT series of satellites?

  1. Communication

  2. Earth Observation

  3. Navigation

  4. Meteorology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The INSAT series of satellites are primarily used for communication purposes, providing services such as television broadcasting, telephony, and data transmission.

Which ISRO satellite was the first to be launched into geostationary orbit?

  1. INSAT-1A

  2. INSAT-1B

  3. INSAT-1C

  4. INSAT-2A


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

INSAT-1A was the first ISRO satellite to be launched into geostationary orbit, on April 10, 1982.

What is the name of ISRO's Earth observation satellite series?

  1. IRS

  2. EOS

  3. RISAT

  4. SARAL


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IRS series of satellites are ISRO's Earth observation satellites, used for applications such as land use mapping, crop monitoring, and disaster management.

Which ISRO satellite was specifically designed for navigation purposes?

  1. IRNSS-1A

  2. IRNSS-1B

  3. IRNSS-1C

  4. IRNSS-1D


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

IRNSS-1A was the first satellite in ISRO's Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), which provides navigation services to users in the Indian region.

What is the name of ISRO's satellite series for meteorological applications?

  1. INSAT-3D

  2. INSAT-3DR

  3. INSAT-4A

  4. INSAT-4B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

INSAT-3D is ISRO's meteorological satellite, providing services such as weather forecasting, cyclone tracking, and climate monitoring.

Which ISRO satellite was launched to study the Sun?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. NISAR


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aditya-L1 is ISRO's satellite dedicated to studying the Sun, providing insights into its atmosphere, corona, and solar flares.

What is the name of ISRO's satellite series for ocean observation?

  1. Oceansat-1

  2. Oceansat-2

  3. Oceansat-3

  4. SARAL


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Oceansat series of satellites are ISRO's ocean observation satellites, providing data on sea surface temperature, ocean color, and sea surface height.

Which ISRO satellite was launched to study the lunar surface?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. NISAR


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandrayaan-1 was ISRO's first lunar mission, launched in 2008, which provided valuable data on the lunar surface and composition.

What is the name of ISRO's satellite series for communication and broadcasting?

  1. GSAT

  2. INSAT

  3. IRNSS

  4. Oceansat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The GSAT series of satellites are ISRO's communication and broadcasting satellites, providing services such as television broadcasting, telephony, and data transmission.

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

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. NISAR


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mangalyaan, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission, was ISRO's first mission to Mars, launched in 2013, which studied the Martian atmosphere and surface.

What is the name of ISRO's satellite series for disaster management and environmental monitoring?

  1. RISAT

  2. SARAL

  3. Oceansat

  4. GSAT


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The RISAT series of satellites are ISRO's radar imaging satellites, used for applications such as disaster management, environmental monitoring, and agriculture.

Which ISRO satellite was launched to study the Earth's magnetosphere?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. NISAR


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

NISAR, or NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar, is a joint mission between ISRO and NASA to study the Earth's magnetosphere and ionosphere.

What is the name of ISRO's satellite series for space science and exploration?

  1. Chandrayaan

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya

  4. NISAR


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chandrayaan series of satellites are ISRO's lunar exploration missions, aimed at studying the lunar surface, composition, and environment.

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