ISRO's Space Culture and Society

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What is the full form of ISRO?

  1. Indian Space Research Organization

  2. Indian Space Research Organization

  3. Indian Space Research Organization

  4. Indian Space Research Organization


Correct Option: A,B,C,D
Explanation:

ISRO stands for Indian Space Research Organization.

When was ISRO established?

  1. 1962

  2. 1963

  3. 1964

  4. 1965


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ISRO was established on 15th August 1962.

Who was the first chairman of ISRO?

  1. Vikram Sarabhai

  2. Satish Dhawan

  3. U. R. Rao

  4. G. Madhavan Nair


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vikram Sarabhai was the first chairman of ISRO.

What is the mission of ISRO?

  1. To explore and use space for the benefit of humanity

  2. To promote the development of space technology in India

  3. To conduct research in space science and technology

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

ISRO's mission is to explore and use space for the benefit of humanity, to promote the development of space technology in India, and to conduct research in space science and technology.

What are some of ISRO's major achievements?

  1. The successful launch of the PSLV and GSLV rockets

  2. The development of the INSAT series of satellites

  3. The launch of the Chandrayaan-1 and Chandrayaan-2 missions to the Moon

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

ISRO's major achievements include the successful launch of the PSLV and GSLV rockets, the development of the INSAT series of satellites, and the launch of the Chandrayaan-1 and Chandrayaan-2 missions to the Moon.

What are some of the challenges facing ISRO?

  1. The high cost of space missions

  2. The need to develop new and innovative technologies

  3. The increasing competition from other space agencies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

ISRO faces a number of challenges, including the high cost of space missions, the need to develop new and innovative technologies, and the increasing competition from other space agencies.

What is the role of ISRO in promoting space culture and society in India?

  1. ISRO conducts public outreach programs to educate people about space

  2. ISRO supports the development of space-related industries in India

  3. ISRO collaborates with other space agencies to promote international cooperation in space

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

ISRO plays a vital role in promoting space culture and society in India by conducting public outreach programs, supporting the development of space-related industries, and collaborating with other space agencies.

What are some of the ways in which ISRO is promoting space culture and society in India?

  1. ISRO conducts space exhibitions and workshops

  2. ISRO provides scholarships and grants to students interested in space science and technology

  3. ISRO collaborates with universities and research institutions to conduct space research

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

ISRO promotes space culture and society in India by conducting space exhibitions and workshops, providing scholarships and grants to students interested in space science and technology, and collaborating with universities and research institutions to conduct space research.

What are some of the benefits of ISRO's efforts to promote space culture and society in India?

  1. Increased awareness of space among the general public

  2. Increased interest in space science and technology among students

  3. Increased collaboration between ISRO and other space agencies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

ISRO's efforts to promote space culture and society in India have resulted in increased awareness of space among the general public, increased interest in space science and technology among students, and increased collaboration between ISRO and other space agencies.

What are some of the challenges facing ISRO in its efforts to promote space culture and society in India?

  1. The lack of public awareness about space

  2. The lack of interest in space science and technology among students

  3. The lack of collaboration between ISRO and other space agencies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

ISRO faces a number of challenges in its efforts to promote space culture and society in India, including the lack of public awareness about space, the lack of interest in space science and technology among students, and the lack of collaboration between ISRO and other space agencies.

What are some of the ways in which ISRO can overcome the challenges it faces in promoting space culture and society in India?

  1. Conduct more public outreach programs

  2. Provide more scholarships and grants to students interested in space science and technology

  3. Collaborate more with universities and research institutions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

ISRO can overcome the challenges it faces in promoting space culture and society in India by conducting more public outreach programs, providing more scholarships and grants to students interested in space science and technology, and collaborating more with universities and research institutions.

What is the role of ISRO in promoting international cooperation in space?

  1. ISRO collaborates with other space agencies on joint space missions

  2. ISRO provides technical assistance to other countries in their space programs

  3. ISRO participates in international space conferences and workshops

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

ISRO plays a vital role in promoting international cooperation in space by collaborating with other space agencies on joint space missions, providing technical assistance to other countries in their space programs, and participating in international space conferences and workshops.

What are some of the benefits of ISRO's efforts to promote international cooperation in space?

  1. Increased access to space for all countries

  2. Reduced costs of space missions

  3. Increased scientific knowledge about space

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

ISRO's efforts to promote international cooperation in space have resulted in increased access to space for all countries, reduced costs of space missions, and increased scientific knowledge about space.

What are some of the challenges facing ISRO in its efforts to promote international cooperation in space?

  1. The different political and economic interests of countries

  2. The lack of trust between countries

  3. The lack of common standards and protocols for space missions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

ISRO faces a number of challenges in its efforts to promote international cooperation in space, including the different political and economic interests of countries, the lack of trust between countries, and the lack of common standards and protocols for space missions.

What are some of the ways in which ISRO can overcome the challenges it faces in promoting international cooperation in space?

  1. Promote dialogue and understanding between countries

  2. Build trust between countries

  3. Develop common standards and protocols for space missions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

ISRO can overcome the challenges it faces in promoting international cooperation in space by promoting dialogue and understanding between countries, building trust between countries, and developing common standards and protocols for space missions.

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