ISRO Missions — Set 6
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Who is widely regarded as the 'Father of the Indian Space Program'?
Correct Answer: B. Vikram Sarabhai
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai was the visionary who convinced the government of the importance of space research. He initiated the space program and established various space-related institutions. His legacy is honored by the naming of the lander in the Chandrayaan missions.
Which was the first Indian launch vehicle to successfully place a satellite in orbit in 1980?
Correct Answer: B. SLV-3
The Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-3) was India's first indigenous experimental rocket. It successfully launched the Rohini satellite from Sriharikota. This milestone put India in an elite club of space-faring nations.
Where is the headquarters of ISRO located?
Correct Answer: B. Bengaluru
ISRO is headquartered in Antariksh Bhavan, Bengaluru, Karnataka. The city is also home to many other space-related research and development centers. It is the central administrative hub for all Indian space activities.
Which rocket is known as India's 'Workhorse' for launching satellites reliably?
Correct Answer: A. PSLV
The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) has launched hundreds of satellites with very few failures. It is extremely versatile and can launch satellites into different types of orbits. It has been used for major missions like Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan.
What is the name of India's first manned space mission planned by ISRO?
Correct Answer: A. Gaganyaan
Gaganyaan aims to send a three-member crew to a low Earth orbit for a period of up to seven days. The mission includes an orbital module and a safe return for the astronauts. It is a major step toward long-term human space exploration by India.
The Chandrayaan-1 mission was launched in which year?
Correct Answer: B. 2008
Chandrayaan-1 was India's first lunar probe and was launched in October 2008. It carried several scientific instruments from India, NASA, and ESA. The mission confirmed the presence of water molecules on the lunar surface.
What is the name of the Mars Orbiter Mission launched by ISRO?
Correct Answer: A. Mangalyaan
Mangalyaan made India the first country in the world to reach Mars in its very first attempt. It was launched in 2013 using a PSLV rocket. The mission was praised globally for its extremely low cost compared to other agencies.
Which was India's first experimental communication satellite launched in 1981?
Correct Answer: B. APPLE
APPLE (Ariane Passenger Payload Experiment) was launched by a European rocket. It provided the first hands-on experience in building three-axis stabilized communication satellites. This mission paved the way for the robust INSAT series.
ISRO's 'Aditya-L1' mission is designed to study which celestial body?
Correct Answer: B. Sun
Aditya-L1 is India's first solar observatory mission launched to study the Sun's atmosphere. It is placed at the L1 Lagrange point to have an unobstructed view of the Sun. The mission helps in understanding solar storms and space weather.
What was the name of the rover used in the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission?
Correct Answer: B. Pragyan
Pragyan is a six-wheeled rover that was carried inside the Vikram lander. It explored the lunar surface near the South Pole for several days. The name 'Pragyan' means wisdom in Sanskrit.