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India's Role in Space Exploration: Unlocking the Mysteries of Our Solar System and Beyond

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Which Indian space agency is responsible for India's space exploration programs?

  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:

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is the national space agency of India, responsible for India's space exploration programs.

Which Indian scientist is known as the 'Father of the Indian Space Program'?

  1. Vikram Sarabhai

  2. Homi J. Bhabha

  3. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  4. Satish Dhawan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vikram Sarabhai is known as the 'Father of the Indian Space Program' for his contributions to the establishment and development of ISRO.

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

  4. APPLE


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was the first Indian satellite to be launched into Earth's orbit on April 19, 1975.

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

  1. INSAT-1A

  2. INSAT-1B

  3. INSAT-1C

  4. INSAT-1D


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

INSAT-1A was the first Indian satellite to be launched into geostationary orbit on April 10, 1982.

Which Indian satellite was the first to be launched to Mars?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. GSAT-15


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mangalyaan, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission, was the first Indian satellite to be launched to Mars on November 5, 2013.

Which Indian satellite was the first to be launched to the Moon?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. GSAT-15


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandrayaan-1 was the first Indian satellite to be launched to the Moon on October 22, 2008.

Which Indian satellite was the first to be launched to Jupiter?

  1. Jupiter Orbiter Mission

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. Mangalyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jupiter Orbiter Mission is the first Indian satellite planned to be launched to Jupiter in 2023.

Which Indian satellite was the first to be launched to Venus?

  1. Venus Orbiter Mission

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. Mangalyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Venus Orbiter Mission is the first Indian satellite planned to be launched to Venus in 2023.

Which Indian satellite was the first to be launched to Mercury?

  1. Mercury Orbiter Mission

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. Mangalyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mercury Orbiter Mission is the first Indian satellite planned to be launched to Mercury in 2023.

Which Indian satellite was the first to be launched to Saturn?

  1. Saturn Orbiter Mission

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. Mangalyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Saturn Orbiter Mission is the first Indian satellite planned to be launched to Saturn in 2023.

Which Indian satellite was the first to be launched to Uranus?

  1. Uranus Orbiter Mission

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. Mangalyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Uranus Orbiter Mission is the first Indian satellite planned to be launched to Uranus in 2023.

Which Indian satellite was the first to be launched to Neptune?

  1. Neptune Orbiter Mission

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. Mangalyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Neptune Orbiter Mission is the first Indian satellite planned to be launched to Neptune in 2023.

Which Indian satellite was the first to be launched to Pluto?

  1. Pluto Orbiter Mission

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. Mangalyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pluto Orbiter Mission is the first Indian satellite planned to be launched to Pluto in 2023.

Which Indian satellite was the first to be launched to the Sun?

  1. Aditya-L1

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. Mangalyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aditya-L1 is the first Indian satellite planned to be launched to the Sun in 2023.

Which Indian satellite was the first to be launched to the asteroid belt?

  1. Asteroid Belt Orbiter Mission

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. Mangalyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Asteroid Belt Orbiter Mission is the first Indian satellite planned to be launched to the asteroid belt in 2023.

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