GK Quiz on ISRO: Attention all space fans and quiz lovers! Get ready for an exciting adventure full of interesting facts and tricky questions about India’s top space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Get ready, think hard, and see how much you know about ISRO’s amazing successes and its role in exploring space.
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GK Questions with Answers on ISRO Day
- What does ISRO stand for?
Indian Space Research Organisation
- When is ISRO Day celebrated?
August 15
- Who is the founder of ISRO?
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
- Which was the first satellite launched by ISRO?
Aryabhata
- In which year was ISRO established?
1969
- What was the first successful mission of ISRO?
Aryabhata satellite launch in 1975
- Which ISRO mission aimed to reach Mars?
Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission)
- What is the name of India’s first lunar mission?
Chandrayaan-1
- Which rocket is used by ISRO to launch satellites?
Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)
- What is the name of ISRO’s satellite navigation system?
Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS)
- What does the acronym PSLV stand for?
Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle
- Which mission was India’s first interplanetary mission?
Mangalyaan
- Which ISRO mission discovered water on the Moon?
Chandrayaan-1
- What is the name of ISRO’s satellite for weather forecasting?
INSAT
- Who was the chairman of ISRO before Dr. K. Sivan?
Dr. A. S. Kiran Kumar
- Which Indian space agency launched the world’s largest rocket, GSLV Mk III?
ISRO
- What was the primary purpose of the Cartosat satellites?
Earth observation and mapping
- What is the name of the satellite launched to study the Sun?
Aditya-L1
- Which ISRO mission was dedicated to studying Earth’s surface?
RISAT (Radar Imaging Satellite)
- Which ISRO satellite helped in telecommunication?
GSAT (Geostationary Satellite)
- Which ISRO satellite mission focused on agricultural monitoring?
RISAT
- What is the name of ISRO’s satellite for deep space exploration?
Chandrayaan-2
- Which rocket was used for launching the Mars Orbiter Mission?
PSLV-C25
- Which ISRO mission was a collaborative effort with NASA?
Chandrayaan-1
- What does the acronym GSLV stand for?
Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle
- Which ISRO mission focused on oceanographic studies?
Oceansat
- What is the name of the communication satellite launched for rural areas?
GSAT-19
- What is the primary function of the RISAT satellites?
All-weather surveillance
- Which ISRO mission was launched to study the atmosphere?
Astra (Atmospheric Satellite)
- What does the acronym IRS stand for in IRS satellites?
Indian Remote Sensing
- Which ISRO satellite mission is known for its contribution to navigation?
NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation)
- What is the primary use of the GSAT series satellites?
Communication
- Which mission marked ISRO’s entry into international space exploration?
Chandrayaan-1
- What is the name of the first Indian satellite for remote sensing?
Aryabhata
- Which ISRO satellite was designed for scientific research?
Astrosat
- Who is the current chairman of ISRO?
Dr. S. Somanath (as of 2024)
- What is the primary objective of the Gaganyaan mission?
Human spaceflight
- What was the first mission of ISRO to the Moon?
Chandrayaan-1
- Which ISRO satellite is used for disaster management?
GSAT-29
- What is the name of the mission to study the Sun launched by ISRO?
Aditya-L1
- Which satellite mission is known for studying Earth’s climate?
Cartosat
- What was ISRO’s first mission to Mars?
Mangalyaan
- Which ISRO satellite mission was aimed at improving rural connectivity?
GSAT-12
- What does the acronym IRNSS stand for?
Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System
- Which ISRO satellite mission was designed to observe the Indian Ocean region?
Oceansat
- What was the main purpose of the RISAT series satellites?
Radar imaging
- Which mission marked the launch of ISRO’s most advanced communication satellite?
GSAT-19
- What was the key focus of the GSAT-30 satellite?
Enhanced communication services
- Which ISRO satellite mission focused on soil moisture and vegetation?
SARAL
- What does the acronym Gaganyaan stand for?
Human spaceflight mission.