ISRO's Rocket and Launch Vehicles

Description: This quiz covers the various rockets and launch vehicles developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), India's leading space agency. Test your knowledge about these rockets and their contributions to India's space program.
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Which ISRO rocket was the first to successfully launch an Indian satellite into orbit?

  1. SLV-3

  2. ASLV

  3. PSLV

  4. GSLV


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The SLV-3 rocket, also known as the Satellite Launch Vehicle-3, was the first successful Indian rocket to launch a satellite into orbit. It successfully launched the Rohini satellite on July 18, 1980.

What is the full form of PSLV?

  1. Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle

  2. Payload Satellite Launch Vehicle

  3. Precision Satellite Launch Vehicle

  4. Polar Space Launch Vehicle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

PSLV stands for Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle. It is a versatile rocket designed to launch satellites into polar orbits, which are orbits that pass over the Earth's poles.

Which ISRO rocket is used to launch heavier satellites and payloads?

  1. SLV-3

  2. ASLV

  3. PSLV

  4. GSLV


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The GSLV, or Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, is used to launch heavier satellites and payloads into geostationary orbits, which are orbits that remain fixed over a particular point on Earth's equator.

What is the name of ISRO's rocket that is designed to launch satellites into geostationary transfer orbits?

  1. SLV-3

  2. ASLV

  3. PSLV

  4. GSLV Mk III


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The GSLV Mk III, also known as the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III, is designed to launch satellites into geostationary transfer orbits, which are elliptical orbits that eventually lead to geostationary orbits.

Which ISRO rocket was used to launch India's first lunar mission, Chandrayaan-1?

  1. SLV-3

  2. ASLV

  3. PSLV

  4. GSLV


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The PSLV rocket was used to launch India's first lunar mission, Chandrayaan-1, in 2008. The mission successfully placed the Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft into lunar orbit.

What is the name of ISRO's rocket that is being developed to launch crewed missions to space?

  1. SLV-3

  2. ASLV

  3. PSLV

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Gaganyaan rocket is being developed by ISRO to launch crewed missions to space as part of India's human spaceflight program. The rocket is designed to carry a crew of three astronauts into low Earth orbit.

Which ISRO rocket was used to launch India's first Mars mission, Mangalyaan?

  1. SLV-3

  2. ASLV

  3. PSLV

  4. GSLV


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The PSLV rocket was used to launch India's first Mars mission, Mangalyaan, in 2013. The mission successfully placed the Mangalyaan spacecraft into Mars orbit, making India the first Asian country to reach Mars.

What is the name of ISRO's rocket that is being developed to launch satellites into sun-synchronous orbits?

  1. SLV-3

  2. ASLV

  3. PSLV

  4. SSLV


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The SSLV, or Small Satellite Launch Vehicle, is being developed by ISRO to launch satellites into sun-synchronous orbits, which are orbits that pass over the Earth's poles at the same local time each day.

Which ISRO rocket was used to launch India's first communication satellite, INSAT-1A?

  1. SLV-3

  2. ASLV

  3. PSLV

  4. GSLV


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The SLV-3 rocket was used to launch India's first communication satellite, INSAT-1A, in 1982. The INSAT-1A satellite provided communication services to India and neighboring countries.

What is the name of ISRO's rocket that is being developed to launch satellites into medium Earth orbits?

  1. SLV-3

  2. ASLV

  3. PSLV

  4. EMLV


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The EMLV, or Earth Medium Lift Vehicle, is being developed by ISRO to launch satellites into medium Earth orbits, which are orbits that range from 2,000 to 35,786 kilometers above Earth's surface.

Which ISRO rocket was used to launch India's first navigation satellite, IRNSS-1A?

  1. SLV-3

  2. ASLV

  3. PSLV

  4. GSLV


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The PSLV rocket was used to launch India's first navigation satellite, IRNSS-1A, in 2013. The IRNSS-1A satellite is part of India's regional navigation system, which provides accurate positioning and navigation services to users in India and the surrounding region.

What is the name of ISRO's rocket that is being developed to launch satellites into geostationary orbits?

  1. SLV-3

  2. ASLV

  3. PSLV

  4. GSLV Mk II


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The GSLV Mk II, also known as the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark II, is being developed by ISRO to launch satellites into geostationary orbits, which are orbits that remain fixed over a particular point on Earth's equator.

Which ISRO rocket was used to launch India's first weather satellite, INSAT-1B?

  1. SLV-3

  2. ASLV

  3. PSLV

  4. GSLV


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The SLV-3 rocket was used to launch India's first weather satellite, INSAT-1B, in 1983. The INSAT-1B satellite provided weather forecasting and other meteorological services to India and neighboring countries.

What is the name of ISRO's rocket that is being developed to launch satellites into polar orbits?

  1. SLV-3

  2. ASLV

  3. PSLV

  4. PLSV


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The PLSV, or Polar Launch Vehicle, is being developed by ISRO to launch satellites into polar orbits, which are orbits that pass over the Earth's poles.

Which ISRO rocket was used to launch India's first remote sensing satellite, IRS-1A?

  1. SLV-3

  2. ASLV

  3. PSLV

  4. GSLV


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The ASLV, or Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle, was used to launch India's first remote sensing satellite, IRS-1A, in 1988. The IRS-1A satellite provided remote sensing data for various applications, including agriculture, forestry, and water resources management.

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