Introduction India, with its immense human capital and burgeoning economy, is at a pivotal juncture…
MCQs with answers on the topic “India’s Roadmap to Becoming a Global Leader in Space Technology”
1. Who is the head of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?
a) R. G. K. Nair
b) K. Sivan
c) A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
d) Vikram Sarabhai
Answer: b) K. Sivan
2. Which was the first satellite launched by India?
a) GSAT-1
b) Aryabhata
c) Chandrayaan-1
d) Mangalyaan
Answer: b) Aryabhata
3. The Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) was launched by ISRO in which year?
a) 2011
b) 2013
c) 2014
d) 2015
Answer: b) 2013
4. In which year was the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) established?
a) 1965
b) 1969
c) 1972
d) 1975
Answer: b) 1969
5. India’s space agency, ISRO, is working towards which key objective in its roadmap to becoming a global space leader?
a) Establishing a permanent space station
b) Colonizing the Moon
c) Achieving self-reliance in space technology
d) Becoming the first country to reach Mars
Answer: c) Achieving self-reliance in space technology
6. What is the primary objective of the Chandrayaan-2 mission?
a) Explore Mars
b) Study the Sun
c) Study the Moon’s surface and mineral content
d) Launch a satellite into orbit
Answer: c) Study the Moon’s surface and mineral content
7. The PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) is known for which of the following?
a) Launching satellites into polar orbits
b) Launching satellites into geostationary orbits
c) Mars mission launches
d) Launching crewed spacecraft
Answer: a) Launching satellites into polar orbits
8. The Gaganyaan mission is India’s first attempt to:
a) Send a human to Mars
b) Send astronauts to the Moon
c) Launch a human crew into space
d) Explore asteroids
Answer: c) Launch a human crew into space
9. India became the first country to reach Mars orbit in its maiden attempt in which year?
a) 2012
b) 2013
c) 2014
d) 2015
Answer: c) 2014
10. ISRO’s GSAT series of satellites are primarily used for:
a) Communication and broadcasting
b) Weather forecasting
c) Navigation and GPS
d) Earth observation
Answer: a) Communication and broadcasting
11. What is the name of the Indian satellite that is specifically designed for navigation?
a) GSAT-7A
b) Cartosat-2
c) NavIC
d) INSAT-3C
Answer: c) NavIC
12. The success of the Mangalyaan mission can be attributed to India’s:
a) High budget allocation
b) Efficient planning and cost-effective execution
c) International partnerships
d) Advanced spacecraft technology
Answer: b) Efficient planning and cost-effective execution
13. What is India’s primary goal in space exploration as outlined in its roadmap?
a) Space tourism
b) Establishing a lunar colony
c) Advancing space research and technology
d) Developing intergalactic spacecraft
Answer: c) Advancing space research and technology
14. Which of the following is a key challenge for India’s roadmap to becoming a global space leader?
a) Lack of human resources
b) Space debris management
c) Limited financial resources
d) Overdependence on international space agencies
Answer: c) Limited financial resources
15. ISRO’s satellite launch vehicle that successfully carried 104 satellites in a single mission is called:
a) GSLV Mk III
b) PSLV-C37
c) SLV-3
d) GSLV Mk II
Answer: b) PSLV-C37
16. What is ISRO’s strategy for ensuring India’s leadership in the space sector by 2030?
a) Enhanced international collaboration
b) Focusing on artificial intelligence in space exploration
c) Developing reusable space technology
d) Building a moon base
Answer: c) Developing reusable space technology
17. The satellite system NavIC was designed to serve which region?
a) Entirely global
b) Asia-Pacific
c) South Asia
d) South America
Answer: c) South Asia
18. Which country was the first to collaborate with India for the launch of satellites into space?
a) United States
b) Russia
c) France
d) Japan
Answer: c) France
19. India’s human spaceflight program, Gaganyaan, aims to send how many astronauts into space?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
Answer: b) 3
20. Which ISRO satellite is primarily used for Earth observation and resource monitoring?
a) GSAT-6
b) Cartosat
c) INSAT-3C
d) GSAT-15
Answer: b) Cartosat
21. The Indian space program’s future focus includes which of the following?
a) Moon missions
b) Mars exploration
c) Asteroid exploration
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
22. What is the name of the ISRO project that aims to build a space station for India?
a) ISS
b) Gaganyaan
c) Gaganyaan-2
d) Indian Space Station
Answer: d) Indian Space Station
23. Which ISRO satellite was used to track climate change and monitor global warming?
a) GSAT-1
b) IRS-1A
c) Oceansat-1
d) Cartosat-2
Answer: c) Oceansat-1
24. Which space program in India focuses on launching satellites for international customers?
a) GSLV
b) PSLV
c) Cartosat
d) GSAT
Answer: b) PSLV
25. Which international organization is ISRO planning to collaborate with for lunar exploration?
a) NASA
b) ESA
c) Roscosmos
d) JAXA
Answer: a) NASA
26. The launch of which satellite by ISRO marked the beginning of India’s space exploration ambitions?
a) Aryabhata
b) GSAT-1
c) Chandrayaan-1
d) Mangalyaan
Answer: a) Aryabhata
27. Which of the following is an important consideration for India’s roadmap in space exploration?
a) Self-reliance in technology
b) Increasing the space budget
c) Establishing a global space force
d) Launching a space tourism industry
Answer: a) Self-reliance in technology
28. The Chandrayaan-2 mission was launched with the aim of:
a) Collecting data about Mars
b) Exploring the Moon’s south pole
c) Studying Jupiter’s atmosphere
d) Sending a rover to Venus
Answer: b) Exploring the Moon’s south pole
29. The success of India’s Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) can largely be attributed to which of the following?
a) Innovative use of artificial intelligence
b) Strong international partnerships
c) Low-cost, efficient planning
d) Extensive research in space technology
Answer: c) Low-cost, efficient planning
30. Which of the following is a critical aspect of India’s long-term space strategy?
a) Strengthening its defense sector
b) Increasing public-private collaboration in space
c) Achieving self-sufficiency in space technology
d) Prioritizing space tourism
Answer: c) Achieving self-sufficiency in space technology
