GK Quiz on ISRO, Questions and Answers [Current Affairs]

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is India’s premier space agency, responsible for space exploration, satellite deployment, and advancing India’s capabilities in space technology. Established in 1969, ISRO has achieved numerous milestones, including launching satellites, lunar exploration, and even a successful mission to Mars. This general knowledge quiz will test your understanding of ISRO’s history, missions, and achievements.

An Overview of ISRO, Indian Space Research Organization

ISRO, India’s national space agency, is a leading force in space exploration and satellite deployment. Established in 1969, ISRO has achieved global recognition with missions to the Moon, Mars, and a vast constellation of satellites. It operates under the Department of Space, overseen by the Prime Minister. ISRO’s contributions have significantly advanced India’s socio-economic development and technological innovation, making it a key player in global space research.

GK Quiz on ISRO, Questions and Answers

Test your knowledge with this GK quiz on the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). From its founding and landmark missions to its technological achievements, this quiz covers key aspects of ISRO’s journey in space exploration and satellite technology. Challenge yourself and learn more about India’s space achievements!

 

Q1. When was the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) formed?

A) 1 January 1965

B) 15 August 1969

C) 26 January 1971

D) 5 May 1972

S1. Ans. (B)

Q2. What was the preceding agency before ISRO?

A) INDO-SAT

B) INSAT

C) INCOSPAR

D) ISNA

S2. Ans. (C)

Q3. Where is the headquarters of ISRO located?

A) New Delhi

B) Mumbai

C) Bengaluru

D) Chennai

S3. Ans. (C)

Q4. Who is the current Chairman of ISRO?

A) Vikram Sarabhai

B) A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

C) Sreedhara Somanath

D) Satish Dhawan

S4. Ans. (C)

Q5. ISRO has the world’s largest constellation of what type of satellites?

A) Communication satellites

B) Remote-sensing satellites

C) Navigation satellites

D) Weather satellites

S5. Ans. (B)

Q6. What was India’s first satellite, launched in 1975?

A) Aryabhata

B) Bhaskara

C) Rohini

D) INSAT

S6. Ans. (A)

Q7. In which year did India conduct its first successful satellite launch using the SLV-3?

A) 1975

B) 1978

C) 1980

D) 1983

S7. Ans. (C)

Q8. Which launch vehicle was introduced in the 1990s and became ISRO’s workhorse?

A) SLV

B) ASLV

C) PSLV

D) GSLV

S8. Ans. (C)

Q9. In which year did ISRO launch its first mission to Mars?

A) 2003

B) 2008

C) 2013

D) 2015

S9. Ans. (C)

Q10. What is the name of the Indian satellite system for communications?

A) IRS

B) INSAT

C) GPS

D) GLONASS

S10. Ans. (B)