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Space - General Knowledge Questions
1 .
Which satellite is known as Earth observation satellite that was launched on 5 May, 2005?
A)
HAMSAT
B)
CARTOSAT-1
C)
INSAT-4A
D)
RESOURCESAT-1

Correct Answer :   CARTOSAT-1

CARTOSAT-1 was launched on 5 May, 2005 by PSLV-C6 and is known as Earth observation satellite. It provides stereographic in-orbit images with a 2.5 meter

2 .
Name India's first satellite and when it was launched?
A)
Bhaskara, 7June, 1979
B)
Aryabhatta, 19 April, 1975
C)
Rohini, 25 APril, 1975
D)
INSAT, 10 April, 1978

Correct Answer :   Aryabhatta, 19 April, 1975

Aryabhatta was India's first satellite launched on 19 April, 1975. It was an active technological experience in building and operating a satellite system at that time.

3 .
What was the Chandrayan 1……..
A)
An earth observation satellite
B)
Lunar Probe
C)
Navigation satellite
D)
Geo stationary satellite

Correct Answer :   Lunar Probe

4 .
Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), SHAR is situated at…….
A)
Bangaluru
B)
Mahendragiri
C)
Ahmedabad
D)
Sriharikota

Correct Answer :   Sriharikota

5 .
Who was the india’s first man/women in the space?
A)
Rajesh Sharma
B)
Rakesh sharma
C)
Kalpana chawla
D)
Sunita williams

Correct Answer :   Rakesh sharma

6 .
IRNSS is a ……………..
A)
Navigation satellite
B)
Space mission
C)
MARS mission
D)
Geo stationary satellite

Correct Answer :   Navigation satellite

7 .
Which of the following is NOT true about Indian space research?
A)
The first satellite launched in India was Aryabhatta.
B)
Great scientist Dr. Vikram Sarabhai is known as the father of Indian space research.
C)
ISRO was set up in 1962.
D)
IRSO reports to Department of Space, India

Correct Answer :   ISRO was set up in 1962.

8 .
Where is the Headquarter of ISRO?
A)
Chandipur
B)
Bengaluru
C)
Mahendragiri
D)
Chennai

Correct Answer :   Bengaluru

9 .
When The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was set up?
A)
15 August 1969
B)
15 August 1979
C)
15 August 1959
D)
15 August 1989

Correct Answer :   15 August 1969

Dr Vikram A Sarabhai is considered as the founding father of space programmes in India. ISRO was formed on August 15, 1969.

10 .
Which type of fuel is used by GSLV in its operations?
A)
Only solid fuel
B)
Only liquid fuel
C)
Liquid in first stage and solid in second stage
D)
Solid in first stage and liquid in second stage

Correct Answer :   Solid in first stage and liquid in second stage