Grade 8th To 10th Isro Selection Quiz

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1. ISRO will launch India's second mission to moon called ________.

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Chandrayaan-2 is the correct answer because the question asks for the name of India's second mission to the moon. Chandrayaan-2 is the second lunar exploration mission developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and is scheduled to be launched in 2019. Chandrayaan-1 was the first mission to the moon by India, making Chandrayaan-2 the logical choice for the correct answer.

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Grade 8th To 10th Isro Selection Quiz - Quiz

The ISRO Selection Quiz for students in grades 8-10 tests knowledge on various aspects of ISRO's space missions, including satellite launches, space missions, and solar eclipses. It assesses... see moreunderstanding of India's space advancements and key projects. see less

2. Which was the first satellite launched by ISRO?

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Aryabhata was the first satellite launched by ISRO. It was named after the famous Indian mathematician and astronomer, Aryabhata. Launched on April 19, 1975, Aryabhata was an experimental satellite designed to conduct experiments in X-ray astronomy, solar physics, and aeronomics. It played a crucial role in establishing India's presence in space and paved the way for future space missions by ISRO.

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3. What is full form of GSLV?

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GSLV stands for Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle. This is a type of launch vehicle used by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to launch satellites into geosynchronous orbit. The other options, Geosynchronous Space Launch Vehicle and Geosynchronous Scholars Launch Vehicle, are not correct and do not represent the actual full form of GSLV. Therefore, the correct answer is Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle.

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4. What is the full form of ASLV?

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ASLV stands for Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle. This is a correct answer because ASLV was a satellite launch vehicle developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It was designed to place 150-200 kg class satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The ASLV project was initiated in the 1980s and had four developmental flights between 1987 and 1994. The Augmented in the full form of ASLV refers to the additional boosters that were added to increase the payload capacity of the vehicle.

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5. Under which mission will India be launching its first human space flight by the 75th anniversary of independence in 2022?

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India will be launching its first human space flight by the 75th anniversary of independence in 2022 under the mission Gaganyaan.

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6. In which place Dr Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is located?

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The correct answer is Thiruvananthapuram. The Dr Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is located in Thiruvananthapuram.

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7. The Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) was found in which year?

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The Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) was founded in 1962. This organization played a crucial role in the development of India's space program and eventually evolved into the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).

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8. What is the name of the new commercial arm of ISRO, announced in the first budget of second term of Modi government, to boost its commercial prospects in the global space market?

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New Space India Limited is the correct answer. This new commercial arm of ISRO was announced in the first budget of the second term of the Modi government. Its purpose is to boost ISRO's commercial prospects in the global space market.

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9. The type of solar eclipse shown in this picture is known as

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The correct answer is Annular eclipse because in the picture, the Moon is positioned directly in front of the Sun, but it does not completely cover the Sun's disk. This creates a ring of sunlight around the Moon, which is characteristic of an annular eclipse.

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10. 1. Which of these countries had their satellites as co-passengers in the launch mentioned by Prime Minister in the following tweet?

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The correct answer is "The USA, Israel, the UAE, Kazakhstan, the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany." This answer is correct because it includes all of the countries mentioned in the tweet by the Prime Minister. The other options either miss out on some of the mentioned countries or include countries that were not mentioned in the tweet.

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ISRO will launch India's second mission to moon called ________.
Which was the first satellite launched by ISRO?
What is full form of GSLV?
What is the full form of ASLV?
Under which mission will India be launching its first human space...
In which place Dr Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is located?
The Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) was found...
What is the name of the new commercial arm of ISRO, announced in the...
The type of solar eclipse shown in this picture is known as
1. Which of these countries had their satellites as co-passengers in...
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