1. What is the full form of ISRO?
Explanation: ISRO is the space agency of the Government of India; responsible for the country's space research and exploration activities.
Report for correction2. Where is the Headquarters of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?
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Report for correction3. Who is the Owner of the Indian Space Research Organisation?
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 correction4. Which Satellite is responsible for Communication; Meteorological Services; and Television Broadcasting in India?
Explanation: INSAT is the abbreviation for Indian National Satellite.
Report for correction6. When was the First Rocket launched from India?
Explanation: India's first rocket is Sounding Rocket launched from Thumba; Kerala.
Report for correction7. What was ISRO known before 1969?
Explanation: Indian National Committee for Space Research; A National Space Programme.
Report for correction10. Who was elected as the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation on 15 January 2018?
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Report for correction12. Who was the First Chairman of the Indian National Committee for Space Research?
Explanation: The first chairman of ISRO is Dr. Vikram Sarabhai.
Report for correction13. Which year was ISRO founded?
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 correction14. Chandrayaan-1 was India's first lunar probe. In which year was it launched?
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 correction15. What was the primary objective of Chandrayaan-1?
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 correction16. Chandrayaan-1 discovered evidence of water molecules on the Moon. Where were these water molecules found?
Explanation: Chandrayaan-1 discovered water molecules on the lunar poles; particularly in the form of water ice in permanently shadowed regions.
Report for correction17. Which two NASA instruments were onboard Chandrayaan-1 to assist in its lunar exploration mission?
Explanation: Chandrayaan-1 carried two NASA instruments; the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) and the Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS).
Report for correction18. 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?
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 correction19. Chandrayaan-2's orbiter is equipped with which high-resolution camera for lunar observations?
Explanation: Chandrayaan-2's orbiter is equipped with the Orbiter High-Resolution Camera (OHRC; to capture detailed images of the lunar surface.
Report for correction20. What is the main focus of Chandrayaan-3?
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 correction21. ISRO's first interplanetary mission; Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan); was launched in which year?
Explanation: ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) was launched on November 5; 2013; and successfully entered Mars' orbit in September 2014.
Report for correction22. 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?
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 correction23. What is the name of the rover that was planned to accompany Chandrayaan-2's lander on the lunar surface?
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 correction24. Chandrayaan-2's Vikram lander was named after which Indian scientist?
Explanation: Chandrayaan-2's Vikram lander was named after Dr. Vikram Sarabhai; the founding father of the Indian space program.
Report for correction25. What is the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter's mission life?
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 correction26. Which celestial body did Chandrayaan-1 observe during its mission in 2008-2009; in addition to the Moon?
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 correction27. What technology did ISRO develop to help Chandrayaan-2's lander navigate and make a precise soft landing on the Moon?
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 surface
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