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Unveiling the Mysteries of the Universe: India's Space Exploration

Description: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Universe: India's Space Exploration
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Which Indian space agency is responsible for the country's space program?

  1. Indian Space Research Organization (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 nodal agency of the Indian government responsible for space exploration and the development of space technology.

When was ISRO established?

  1. 1962

  2. 1969

  3. 1972

  4. 1980


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ISRO was established on August 15, 1962, by the Government of India.

Who is considered the father of the Indian space program?

  1. Vikram Sarabhai

  2. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  3. Satish Dhawan

  4. G. Madhavan Nair


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vikram Sarabhai is widely regarded as the father of the Indian space program due to his pioneering efforts in establishing ISRO and promoting space research in India.

Which was India's first satellite to be launched into space?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

  4. INSAT-1A


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was India's first satellite, launched on April 19, 1975, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

What was the primary objective of the Chandrayaan-1 mission?

  1. To study the lunar surface and atmosphere

  2. To search for water on the Moon

  3. To deploy a rover on the Moon

  4. To establish a permanent lunar base


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandrayaan-1, launched in 2008, was India's first lunar exploration mission, primarily aimed at studying the lunar surface and atmosphere.

Which Indian spacecraft successfully entered Mars' orbit in 2014?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. INSAT-3D

  4. GSAT-15


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

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

  1. AstroSat

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. GSAT-19

  4. IRNSS-1H


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

AstroSat, launched in 2015, is India's first dedicated space observatory, designed to study celestial objects in various wavelengths.

Which Indian satellite is used for weather forecasting and disaster management?

  1. INSAT-3D

  2. GSAT-15

  3. IRNSS-1H

  4. Cartosat-2D


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

INSAT-3D, launched in 2013, is an advanced weather satellite used for meteorological observations, weather forecasting, and disaster management in India.

What is the purpose of the NavIC satellite navigation system?

  1. To provide accurate positioning and navigation services

  2. To facilitate communication between satellites

  3. To monitor weather patterns

  4. To study the Earth's magnetic field


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) is an independent satellite navigation system developed by ISRO, providing accurate positioning and navigation services over India and its surrounding regions.

Which Indian mission aimed to study the Sun's corona?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. AstroSat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aditya-L1, scheduled for launch in 2023, is India's first dedicated solar mission, aiming to study the Sun's corona and its impact on Earth's climate and space weather.

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

  1. Gaganyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. Mangalyaan-2

  4. AstroSat-2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gaganyaan is India's first human spaceflight mission, aiming to send three astronauts into space by 2024.

Which Indian satellite is used for Earth observation and remote sensing?

  1. Cartosat-2D

  2. INSAT-3D

  3. GSAT-19

  4. IRNSS-1H


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cartosat-2D is an Earth observation satellite used for high-resolution imaging and mapping applications.

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

  1. Reusable Launch Vehicle - Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD)

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. AstroSat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Reusable Launch Vehicle - Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD) is a reusable launch vehicle being developed by ISRO to reduce the cost of space missions.

Which Indian mission aimed to study the Martian atmosphere and surface?

  1. Mangalyaan-2

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mangalyaan-2, launched in 2019, was India's second mission to Mars, aiming to study the Martian atmosphere and surface.

What is the name of India's upcoming lunar exploration mission?

  1. Chandrayaan-3

  2. Mangalyaan-3

  3. Aditya-L2

  4. Gaganyaan-2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandrayaan-3 is India's third lunar exploration mission, scheduled for launch in 2023, aiming to land a rover on the lunar surface.

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