ISRO's Contributions to Space Exploration

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about ISRO's contributions to space exploration. It covers various aspects of ISRO's missions, achievements, and impact on the field of space science.
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Which ISRO mission was the first to successfully orbit Mars?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Gaganyaan

  4. INSAT-3B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mangalyaan, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission, was ISRO's first interplanetary mission and successfully entered Mars' orbit in 2014.

What was the primary objective of the Chandrayaan-1 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:

Chandrayaan-1 was India's first lunar exploration mission, launched in 2008. Its primary objective was to study the lunar surface, mineralogy, and chemical composition.

Which ISRO satellite is known as the 'Eye in the Sky'?

  1. INSAT-3D

  2. Cartosat-2

  3. RISAT-2

  4. Kalpana-1


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

INSAT-3D is a multipurpose satellite launched by ISRO in 2013. It is also known as the 'Eye in the Sky' due to its advanced weather monitoring and forecasting capabilities.

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

  1. Gaganyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-3

  3. Mangalyaan-2

  4. Aditya-L1


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gaganyaan is ISRO's first human spaceflight mission, scheduled for launch in 2023. It aims to send three astronauts into space and establish India's presence in human space exploration.

Which ISRO satellite is used for Earth observation and disaster management?

  1. Cartosat-2

  2. RISAT-2

  3. INSAT-3D

  4. Kalpana-1


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cartosat-2 is a series of Earth observation satellites developed by ISRO. They are primarily used for cartographic applications, land use planning, and disaster management.

What was the name of ISRO's first satellite?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara-1

  3. Rohini

  4. APPLE


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was India's first satellite, launched in 1975. It was named after the renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer Aryabhata.

Which ISRO mission was designed to study the Sun's corona?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aditya-L1 is ISRO's first mission dedicated to studying the Sun's corona. It was launched in 2022 and is positioned at the Lagrange point L1 between the Earth and the Sun.

What is the name of ISRO's reusable launch vehicle?

  1. GSLV Mk-III

  2. PSLV

  3. SSLV

  4. RLV-TD


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

RLV-TD stands for Reusable Launch Vehicle - Technology Demonstrator. It is ISRO's reusable launch vehicle designed to reduce the cost of space missions by enabling the reuse of rocket boosters.

Which ISRO satellite is used for communication purposes?

  1. INSAT-4B

  2. GSAT-19

  3. IRNSS-1H

  4. Cartosat-2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

INSAT-4B is a communication satellite launched by ISRO in 2007. It provides various communication services, including television broadcasting, telephony, and internet connectivity.

What is the name of ISRO's navigation satellite system?

  1. IRNSS

  2. GPS

  3. GLONASS

  4. Galileo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

IRNSS stands for Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System. It is a regional navigation satellite system developed by ISRO to provide accurate positioning, navigation, and timing services over India and its neighboring regions.

Which ISRO mission was designed to study the Martian atmosphere and climate?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mangalyaan, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission, was designed to study the Martian atmosphere, climate, and surface features. It successfully entered Mars' orbit in 2014.

What is the name of ISRO's heaviest rocket?

  1. GSLV Mk-III

  2. PSLV

  3. SSLV

  4. RLV-TD


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

GSLV Mk-III is ISRO's heaviest rocket, capable of launching satellites and spacecraft weighing up to 4,000 kilograms into geostationary transfer orbit.

Which ISRO satellite is used for weather forecasting?

  1. INSAT-3D

  2. Cartosat-2

  3. RISAT-2

  4. Kalpana-1


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

INSAT-3D is a multipurpose satellite launched by ISRO in 2013. It is equipped with advanced instruments for weather forecasting, including cloud imaging, atmospheric temperature profiling, and rainfall monitoring.

What is the name of ISRO's first lunar rover?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandrayaan-2 was ISRO's second lunar exploration mission, launched in 2019. It included a lunar orbiter, a lander, and a rover named 'Pragyan'.

Which ISRO mission was designed to study the Earth's magnetosphere?

  1. Chandrayaan-2

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission (MMS) was a joint mission between ISRO and NASA to study the Earth's magnetosphere. It consisted of four spacecraft launched in 2015.

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