Quiz Details
QZ-20251028-47088
Topics:
ISRO
Difficulty:
Level 3 - Medium
Questions:
15
Generated:
October 28, 2025 at 08:43 AM
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Instructions: Select an answer for each question and click "Check Answer" to see if you're correct. Then view the explanation to learn more!
1 What does ISRO stand for?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation: ISRO stands for Indian Space Research Organization, which is the space agency of the Government of India, responsible for the country's space program.
Explanation: ISRO stands for Indian Space Research Organization, which is the space agency of the Government of India, responsible for the country's space program.
2 When was ISRO founded?
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation: ISRO was founded in 1969 to harness space technology for national development while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration.
Explanation: ISRO was founded in 1969 to harness space technology for national development while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration.
3 What is the name of India's first satellite launched by ISRO?
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation: India's first satellite, Aryabhata, was launched by ISRO on April 19, 1975, marking India's entry into the space age.
Explanation: India's first satellite, Aryabhata, was launched by ISRO on April 19, 1975, marking India's entry into the space age.
4 Which rocket is primarily used by ISRO for launching satellites?
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation: The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is primarily used by ISRO for launching satellites into polar orbits and has gained international recognition for its reliability.
Explanation: The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is primarily used by ISRO for launching satellites into polar orbits and has gained international recognition for its reliability.
5 What is the main objective of the Chandrayaan missions?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: The main objective of the Chandrayaan missions is lunar exploration, with the first mission, Chandrayaan-1, launched in 2008 to study the Moon.
Explanation: The main objective of the Chandrayaan missions is lunar exploration, with the first mission, Chandrayaan-1, launched in 2008 to study the Moon.
6 Which ISRO mission was India's first interplanetary mission?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: Mangalyaan, or the Mars Orbiter Mission, was India's first interplanetary mission, successfully launched in November 2013.
Explanation: Mangalyaan, or the Mars Orbiter Mission, was India's first interplanetary mission, successfully launched in November 2013.
7 What is the primary purpose of the GSAT satellites?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: The GSAT (Geostationary Satellite) series of satellites are primarily used for communication purposes, providing various telecommunication and broadcasting services.
Explanation: The GSAT (Geostationary Satellite) series of satellites are primarily used for communication purposes, providing various telecommunication and broadcasting services.
8 Which ISRO center is responsible for satellite development?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation: The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) is primarily responsible for the design and development of launch vehicles and associated technologies.
Explanation: The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) is primarily responsible for the design and development of launch vehicles and associated technologies.
9 What year did ISRO launch its first commercial satellite?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: ISRO launched its first commercial satellite, INSAT-3A, in 2002, marking the beginning of its commercial satellite launch services.
Explanation: ISRO launched its first commercial satellite, INSAT-3A, in 2002, marking the beginning of its commercial satellite launch services.
10 Which of the following is a major satellite navigation system developed by ISRO?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: IRNSS (Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System) is a major satellite navigation system developed by ISRO, providing accurate position information to users in India and the surrounding region.
Explanation: IRNSS (Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System) is a major satellite navigation system developed by ISRO, providing accurate position information to users in India and the surrounding region.
11 What is the main aim of the Space Applications Programme of ISRO?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation: The Space Applications Programme aims to use space technologies for social and economic development, including applications in agriculture, health, and disaster management.
Explanation: The Space Applications Programme aims to use space technologies for social and economic development, including applications in agriculture, health, and disaster management.
12 Which ISRO satellite was launched to monitor weather conditions?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation: INSAT-3A is a multipurpose geostationary satellite that provides services in telecommunications, broadcasting, and meteorology.
Explanation: INSAT-3A is a multipurpose geostationary satellite that provides services in telecommunications, broadcasting, and meteorology.
13 What is the name of the launch vehicle that is designed for launching heavier payloads?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV Mk III) is designed for launching heavier payloads into geostationary orbits.
Explanation: The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV Mk III) is designed for launching heavier payloads into geostationary orbits.
14 Which of the following ISRO missions aimed to study the Sun?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation: Aditya-L1 is an upcoming mission by ISRO aimed to study the Sun, focusing on its outer layer and solar activities.
Explanation: Aditya-L1 is an upcoming mission by ISRO aimed to study the Sun, focusing on its outer layer and solar activities.
15 ISRO's satellite launch vehicle that first flew in 1980 is called?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: The Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV) was ISRO's first experimental satellite launch vehicle, which made its first flight in 1980.
Explanation: The Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV) was ISRO's first experimental satellite launch vehicle, which made its first flight in 1980.