Indian Space Exploration

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about India's space exploration program, including its history, achievements, and future plans.
Number of Questions: 15
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When was the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) established?

  1. 1962

  2. 1969

  3. 1972

  4. 1982


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

ISRO was established on August 15, 1969, with the vision of developing India's space capabilities and promoting the use of space technology for national development.

Who was the first Indian astronaut to travel into space?

  1. Rakesh Sharma

  2. Kalpana Chawla

  3. Sunita Williams

  4. Yuri Gagarin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian astronaut to travel into space when he flew aboard the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz T-11 in 1984.

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

  4. INSAT-1A


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was the first Indian satellite to be launched into orbit around Earth. It was launched on April 19, 1975, using the Soviet rocket Cosmos-3M.

Which Indian space mission was the first to successfully reach Mars?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Vikram

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mangalyaan, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission, was India's first successful space mission to Mars. It was launched in November 2013 and entered Mars' orbit in September 2014.

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

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Vikram

  4. Pragyan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandrayaan-1 was India's first lunar mission. It was launched in October 2008 and successfully entered lunar orbit in November 2008.

Which Indian space mission was designed to study the Sun?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aditya-L1 is a planned Indian space mission designed to study the Sun. It is scheduled to be launched in 2023 and will be placed in a halo orbit around the Sun's Lagrange point 1 (L1).

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

  1. Gaganyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Vikram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gaganyaan is India's first human spaceflight mission. It is scheduled to be launched in 2023 and will carry three astronauts into orbit around Earth.

Which Indian space agency is responsible for the development and operation of India'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:

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of India. It is responsible for the development and operation of India's space program.

What was the name of the Indian lunar lander that attempted to land on the Moon in 2019?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Vikram

  3. Pragyan

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vikram was the Indian lunar lander that attempted to land on the Moon in 2019 as part of the Chandrayaan-2 mission. However, the lander lost communication with Earth during its final descent and crashed on the Moon.

Which Indian space mission was designed to study the planet Venus?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Shukrayaan-1

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Shukrayaan-1 is a planned Indian space mission designed to study the planet Venus. It is scheduled to be launched in 2023 and will study Venus's atmosphere, surface, and interior.

What is the name of India's first reusable space vehicle?

  1. Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) is India's first reusable space vehicle. It is designed to reduce the cost of space launches by being able to be reused multiple times.

Which Indian space mission was designed to study the planet Jupiter?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Jupiter Orbiter Mission

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Jupiter Orbiter Mission is a planned Indian space mission designed to study the planet Jupiter. It is scheduled to be launched in 2023 and will study Jupiter's atmosphere, moons, and magnetic field.

What is the name of India's first space telescope?

  1. AstroSat

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

AstroSat is India's first space telescope. It was launched in September 2015 and is designed to study a wide range of astronomical objects, including stars, galaxies, and quasars.

Which Indian space mission was designed to study the planet Saturn?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Saturn Orbiter Mission

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Saturn Orbiter Mission is a planned Indian space mission designed to study the planet Saturn. It is scheduled to be launched in 2023 and will study Saturn's atmosphere, moons, and rings.

What is the name of India's first interplanetary mission?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Vikram

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mangalyaan, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission, was India's first interplanetary mission. It was launched in November 2013 and entered Mars' orbit in September 2014.

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