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1. What is the full form of ISRO?
Answer: Indian Space Research Organization
Explanation: ISRO is the space agency of the Government of India; responsible for the country's space research and exploration activities.Report for correction
2. Where is the Headquarters of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?
Bangalore

BANGALORE

Answer: BangaloreReport for correction
3. Who is the Owner of the Indian Space Research Organisation?
Answer: Department of Space
Explanation: The Department of Space (DoS) is a Department of the Indian Government that is responsible for the Administration he Space Programs in India.Report for correction
4. Which Satellite is responsible for Communication; Meteorological Services; and Television Broadcasting in India?
Answer: INSAT
Explanation: INSAT is the abbreviation for Indian National Satellite.Report for correction
5. What is the Full Form of PSLV?
Answer: Polar Satellite Launch VehicleReport for correction
6. When was the First Rocket launched from India?
Answer: 21 November 1963
Explanation: India's first rocket is Sounding Rocket launched from Thumba; Kerala.Report for correction
7. What was ISRO known before 1969?
Answer: INCOSPAR
Explanation: Indian National Committee for Space Research; A National Space Programme.Report for correction
8. Where is the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS)?
Answer: DehradunReport for correction
9. What is the Full Form of GSLV?
Answer: Geosynchronous Satellite Launch VehicleReport for correction
10. Who was elected as the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation on 15 January 2018?
Answer: K. SivanReport for correction
11. Name the First Satellite built by India?
Answer: AryabhattaReport for correction
12. Who was the First Chairman of the Indian National Committee for Space Research?
Answer: Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
Explanation: The first chairman of ISRO is Dr. Vikram Sarabhai.Report for correction
13. Which year was ISRO founded?
Answer: 1969
Explanation: ISRO was founded on August 15; 1969; by Dr. Vikram Sarabhai; the visionary scientist often referred to as the father of the Indian space program.Report for correction
14. Chandrayaan-1 was India's first lunar probe. In which year was it launched?
Answer: 2008
Explanation: Chandrayaan-1 was launched on October 22; 2008. It was India's maiden mission to the Moon and marked a significant achievement for ISRO.Report for correction
15. What was the primary objective of Chandrayaan-1?
Answer: Exploring the Moon's surface and minerals
Explanation: The primary objective of Chandrayaan-1 was to explore the Moon's surface; study its mineral composition; and search for water molecules on the lunar surface.Report for correction
16. Chandrayaan-1 discovered evidence of water molecules on the Moon. Where were these water molecules found?
Answer: Lunar poles
Explanation: Chandrayaan-1 discovered water molecules on the lunar poles; particularly in the form of water ice in permanently shadowed regions.Report for correction
17. Which two NASA instruments were onboard Chandrayaan-1 to assist in its lunar exploration mission?
Answer: LRO and LCROSS
Explanation: Chandrayaan-1 carried two NASA instruments; the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) and the Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS).Report for correction
18. ISRO achieved a historic milestone with Chandrayaan-2 by attempting to land on the Moon's south pole. In which year did this attempt take place?
Answer: 2019
Explanation: ISRO attempted to land on the Moon's south pole with Chandrayaan-2 in 2019. The lander; Vikram; unfortunately lost communication during the descent.Report for correction
19. Chandrayaan-2's orbiter is equipped with which high-resolution camera for lunar observations?
Answer: OHRC
Explanation: Chandrayaan-2's orbiter is equipped with the Orbiter High-Resolution Camera (OHRC; to capture detailed images of the lunar surface.Report for correction
20. What is the main focus of Chandrayaan-3?
Answer: Soft landing in Lunar south pole
Explanation: Chandrayaan-3's main focus is Soft landing in Lunar south pole. It aims to land a rover on the Moon's surface to conduct scientific experiments.Report for correction
21. ISRO's first interplanetary mission; Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan); was launched in which year?
Answer: 2013
Explanation: ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) was launched on November 5; 2013; and successfully entered Mars' orbit in September 2014.Report for correction
22. Chandrayaan-1 made a surprising discovery of three elements on the lunar surface that are commonly used in mobile phones and laptops. What are these elements?
Answer: Helium-3; Uranium and Thorium
Explanation: Chandrayaan-1 discovered significant quantities of Helium-3; Uranium and Thorium on the lunar surface. These elements have potential applications in nuclear energy and technology.Report for correction
23. What is the name of the rover that was planned to accompany Chandrayaan-2's lander on the lunar surface?
Answer: Pragyan
Explanation: The rover accompanying Chandrayaan-2's lander was named "Pragyan." It was designed to explore the Moon's surface and conduct experiments.Report for correction
24. Chandrayaan-2's Vikram lander was named after which Indian scientist?
Answer: Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
Explanation: Chandrayaan-2's Vikram lander was named after Dr. Vikram Sarabhai; the founding father of the Indian space program.Report for correction
25. What is the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter's mission life?
Answer: 3 years
Explanation: The Chandrayaan-2 orbiter's mission life is expected to be around 3 years. It will continue to study the Moon and send valuable data back to Earth.Report for correction
26. Which celestial body did Chandrayaan-1 observe during its mission in 2008-2009; in addition to the Moon?
Answer: Comet
Explanation: In addition to the Moon; Chandrayaan-1 observed a passing comet during its mission. The Moon Impact Probe discovered the presence of water molecules on the Moon's surface.Report for correction
27. What technology did ISRO develop to help Chandrayaan-2's lander navigate and make a precise soft landing on the Moon?
Answer: LIDAR
Explanation: ISRO developed LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology to help Chandrayaan-2's lander navigate and perform a soft landing on the Moon's surfaceReport for correction