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Indian Space Missions: Reaching for the Stars

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

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Vikram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandrayaan-1 was India's first lunar mission, launched in 2008. It successfully entered lunar orbit and conducted several scientific experiments.

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

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Vikram


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mangalyaan, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission, was India's first mission to Mars. It was launched in 2013 and successfully entered Mars orbit in 2014, making India the first Asian country to reach Mars.

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, mineralogy, and topography. It also aimed to search for water and other resources on the Moon.

Which Indian space mission was the first to successfully demonstrate the ability to land a spacecraft on the Moon?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Vikram


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vikram, the lander module of the Chandrayaan-2 mission, was the first Indian spacecraft to successfully land on the Moon. However, it lost communication with the ground station shortly before touchdown, resulting in a hard landing.

What was the name of the rover that was deployed by the Chandrayaan-2 mission?

  1. Pragyan

  2. Vikram

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Chandrayaan-1


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pragyan was the name of the rover that was deployed by the Chandrayaan-2 mission. It was designed to explore the lunar surface and conduct scientific experiments.

Which Indian space mission was the first to successfully demonstrate the ability to orbit another planet?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Vikram


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mangalyaan, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission, was the first Indian space mission to successfully orbit another planet. It entered Mars orbit in 2014 and has been studying the planet's atmosphere, surface, and composition.

What was the primary objective of the Mangalyaan mission?

  1. To study the Martian atmosphere

  2. To search for water on Mars

  3. To deploy a rover on Mars

  4. To establish a Martian base


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of the Mangalyaan mission was to study the Martian atmosphere, including its composition, temperature, and pressure. It also aimed to search for evidence of past or present life on Mars.

Which Indian space mission was the first to successfully demonstrate the ability to soft-land a spacecraft on Mars?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Vikram


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vikram, the lander module of the Chandrayaan-2 mission, was the first Indian spacecraft to successfully soft-land on Mars. However, it lost communication with the ground station shortly before touchdown, resulting in a hard landing.

What was the name of the rover that was deployed by the Mangalyaan mission?

  1. Pragyan

  2. Vikram

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Chandrayaan-1


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Mangalyaan mission did not deploy a rover. It was an orbiter mission designed to study the Martian atmosphere and search for evidence of past or present life.

Which Indian space mission was the first to successfully demonstrate the ability to return samples from another celestial body?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Vikram


Correct Option:
Explanation:

India has not yet conducted a space mission that successfully returned samples from another celestial body.

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

  1. Gaganyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. Mangalyaan-2

  4. Vikram-2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gaganyaan is the name of India's upcoming human spaceflight mission. It aims to send a three-member crew to low Earth orbit by 2023.

What is the primary objective of the Gaganyaan mission?

  1. To establish a human presence in low Earth orbit

  2. To conduct scientific experiments in space

  3. To repair satellites in orbit

  4. To build a space station


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of the Gaganyaan mission is to establish a human presence in low Earth orbit. It will also conduct scientific experiments and demonstrate India's capability to conduct human spaceflight missions.

When is the Gaganyaan mission scheduled to launch?

  1. 2022

  2. 2023

  3. 2024

  4. 2025


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Gaganyaan mission is currently scheduled to launch in 2023.

How many astronauts will be on board the Gaganyaan mission?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Gaganyaan mission will carry a crew of three astronauts.

What is the name of the spacecraft that will be used for the Gaganyaan mission?

  1. Gaganyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. Mangalyaan-2

  4. Vikram-2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gaganyaan spacecraft is named after the mission itself. It is designed to carry a crew of three astronauts to low Earth orbit.

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