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From Aryabhata to Chandrayaan: India's Space Odyssey

Description: From Aryabhata to Chandrayaan: India's Space Odyssey
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Who is considered the father of Indian astronomy?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskaracharya

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is widely regarded as the father of Indian astronomy. He was a mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 5th century CE.

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

  4. APPLE


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was the first Indian satellite to be launched into space. It was launched on April 19, 1975, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

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:

The primary objective of the Chandrayaan-1 mission was to study the lunar surface. It was launched on October 22, 2008, and successfully entered lunar orbit on November 8, 2008.

Which Indian astronaut was the first to travel to space?

  1. Rakesh Sharma

  2. Kalpana Chawla

  3. Sunita Williams

  4. Yuri Gagarin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian astronaut to travel to space. He flew aboard the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz T-11, which was launched on April 2, 1984, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

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

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Vikram


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vikram is the name of India's first lunar rover. It was launched aboard the Chandrayaan-2 mission on July 22, 2019, and successfully landed on the Moon on September 7, 2019.

Which Indian space agency is responsible for the country's space program?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (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 Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of India. It is responsible for the country's space program, including the development and launch of satellites, spacecraft, and rockets.

What is the name of India's first interplanetary mission?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Vikram


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mangalyaan is the name of India's first interplanetary mission. It was launched on November 5, 2013, and successfully entered Mars orbit on September 24, 2014.

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

  1. INSAT-1A

  2. INSAT-1B

  3. INSAT-2A

  4. INSAT-2B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

INSAT-1A was the first Indian satellite to be launched into geostationary orbit. It was launched on April 10, 1982, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

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

  1. GSLV Mk III

  2. PSLV

  3. SSLV

  4. RLV-TD


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

RLV-TD is the name of India's first reusable launch vehicle. It was successfully launched on May 23, 2023, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

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

  1. IRS-1A

  2. IRS-1B

  3. IRS-P2

  4. IRS-P3


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

IRS-1A was the first Indian satellite to be launched into polar orbit. It was launched on March 17, 1988, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

What is the name of India's first satellite navigation system?

  1. NAVIC

  2. GPS

  3. GLONASS

  4. BeiDou


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NAVIC is the name of India's first satellite navigation system. It is also known as the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS). NAVIC was fully operational on April 14, 2018.

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

  4. APPLE


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rohini was the first Indian satellite to be launched into low Earth orbit. It was launched on July 18, 1980, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

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

  1. ASTROSAT

  2. X-ray Imaging Telescope (XRT)

  3. Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (UVIT)

  4. Soft X-ray Telescope (SXT)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ASTROSAT is the name of India's first space telescope. It was launched on September 28, 2015, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

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

  1. INSAT-1A

  2. INSAT-1B

  3. INSAT-2A

  4. INSAT-2B


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

INSAT-2A was the first Indian satellite to be launched into medium Earth orbit. It was launched on July 10, 1992, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

What is the name of India's first lunar mission?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Chandrayaan-2

  3. Mangalyaan

  4. Vikram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandrayaan-1 is the name of India's first lunar mission. It was launched on October 22, 2008, and successfully entered lunar orbit on November 8, 2008.

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