Government Policies on Astronomy and Space Exploration

Description: Government Policies on Astronomy and Space Exploration
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: astronomy space exploration government policies
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

Which Indian government agency is responsible for the coordination and implementation of space activities?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  2. Department of Space (DOS)

  3. Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)

  4. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ISRO is the nodal agency of the Government of India responsible for space research and activities.

What is the primary objective of the Indian Space Program?

  1. To promote scientific research and exploration in space

  2. To develop and utilize space technology for national development

  3. To establish India as a leading space power

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Space Program aims to achieve all of the above objectives.

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara-I

  3. INSAT-1A

  4. APPLE


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was the first Indian satellite to be launched into orbit in 1975.

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

  1. To study the lunar surface and atmosphere

  2. To search for water and other resources on the Moon

  3. To test new technologies for future lunar missions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chandrayaan-1 was a multi-objective mission that aimed to achieve all of the above goals.

Which Indian astronaut was the first to travel into space?

  1. Rakesh Sharma

  2. Kalpana Chawla

  3. Sunita Williams

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian astronaut to travel into space in 1984.

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

  1. Gaganyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gaganyaan is the name of India's first space station, which is currently under development.

Which Indian satellite was launched to study the Sun?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. INSAT-3D


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aditya-L1 is a solar observation satellite that was launched in 2023.

What is the name of India's first mission to Mars?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mangalyaan was India's first mission to Mars, which was launched in 2013.

Which Indian satellite was launched to study the Earth's atmosphere?

  1. INSAT-3D

  2. Kalpana-1

  3. Megha-Tropiques

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

INSAT-3D, Kalpana-1, and Megha-Tropiques were all Indian satellites that were launched to study the Earth's atmosphere.

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

  1. RLV-TD

  2. GSLV Mk III

  3. PSLV

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

RLV-TD is the name of India's first reusable launch vehicle, which was successfully tested in 2016.

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

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India has not yet launched a satellite to study the Earth's magnetosphere.

What is the name of India's first mission to Venus?

  1. Shukrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shukrayaan-1 is the name of India's first mission to Venus, which is currently under development.

Which Indian satellite was launched to study the Earth's ionosphere?

  1. INSAT-3D

  2. Kalpana-1

  3. Megha-Tropiques

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India has not yet launched a satellite to study the Earth's ionosphere.

What is the name of India's first mission to Jupiter?

  1. Jupiter Orbiter Mission

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India has not yet announced any plans for a mission to Jupiter.

Which Indian satellite was launched to study the Earth's troposphere?

  1. INSAT-3D

  2. Kalpana-1

  3. Megha-Tropiques

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Megha-Tropiques was an Indian satellite that was launched to study the Earth's troposphere.

- Hide questions