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Reaching for the Stars: India's Space Missions and Discoveries

Description: Reaching for the Stars: India's Space Missions and Discoveries
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Which Indian space agency is responsible for India's space program?

  1. NASA

  2. ESA

  3. ISRO

  4. JAXA


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the national space agency of India, headquartered in Bengaluru.

Which Indian spacecraft was the first to orbit the Moon?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandrayaan-1, launched in 2008, was India's first lunar mission and the first Indian spacecraft to orbit the Moon.

What was the primary objective of the Chandrayaan-2 mission?

  1. To land a rover on the Moon

  2. To study the lunar surface

  3. To collect lunar samples

  4. To search for water on the Moon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of the Chandrayaan-2 mission was to land a rover, Vikram, on the lunar surface.

Which Indian spacecraft was the first to orbit Mars?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mangalyaan, launched in 2013, was India's first interplanetary mission and the first Indian spacecraft to orbit Mars.

What was the primary objective of the Mangalyaan mission?

  1. To study the Martian atmosphere

  2. To search for life on Mars

  3. To collect Martian samples

  4. To map the Martian surface


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of the Mangalyaan mission was to study the Martian atmosphere, including its composition and dynamics.

Which Indian spacecraft is planned to carry Indian astronauts to space?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gaganyaan is India's first crewed space mission, planned to carry Indian astronauts to space.

What is the target date for the launch of the Gaganyaan mission?

  1. 2022

  2. 2023

  3. 2024

  4. 2025


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The target date for the launch of the Gaganyaan mission is 2023.

How many astronauts will be on board the Gaganyaan mission?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Gaganyaan mission will carry three astronauts to space.

Which Indian spaceport will be used for the launch of the Gaganyaan mission?

  1. Sriharikota

  2. Thumba

  3. Shar

  4. Nellore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gaganyaan mission will be launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

What is the name of the Indian astronaut who will be the first to travel to space on the Gaganyaan mission?

  1. Rakesh Sharma

  2. Kalpana Chawla

  3. Sunita Williams

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The name of the Indian astronaut who will be the first to travel to space on the Gaganyaan mission has not yet been announced.

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

  4. INSAT-1


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, launched in 1975, was India's first satellite to be launched into orbit.

What was the primary objective of the Aryabhata mission?

  1. To study the Earth's atmosphere

  2. To study the Sun

  3. To study the Moon

  4. To study the stars


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary objective of the Aryabhata mission was to study the Sun, including its radiation and magnetic field.

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

  4. INSAT-1


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

INSAT-1, launched in 1982, was India's first satellite to be launched into geostationary orbit.

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

  1. To provide communication services

  2. To provide weather forecasting services

  3. To provide remote sensing services

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary objective of the INSAT-1 mission was to provide communication, weather forecasting, and remote sensing services.

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

  4. IRS-1A


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

IRS-1A, launched in 1988, was India's first satellite to be launched into polar orbit.

What was the primary objective of the IRS-1A mission?

  1. To provide remote sensing services

  2. To study the Earth's atmosphere

  3. To study the Sun

  4. To study the Moon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of the IRS-1A mission was to provide remote sensing services, including land use mapping, crop monitoring, and forest cover mapping.

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