Aditya L1 Quiz: Science Question Answer Based on First Solar Mission Of India

Aditya L1 Science Quiz: ISRO is all set to launch its first solar mission on September 2 at 11:50 am from the Sriharikota spaceport. This spacecraft will be placed in the halo orbit around the Lagrange point 1(L1) of the Sun-Earth system. It will help to observe and understand solar activities and their effect on space weather. According to ISRO, “The suits of Aditya L1 payloads are expected to provide most crucial information to understand the problem of coronal heating, coronal mass ejection, pre-flare and flare activities and their characteristics, dynamics of space weather, propagation of particle and fields etc.”

India creates yet another landmark. India’s first solar observatory Aditya-L1 reaches it’s destination. It is a testament to the relentless dedication of our scientists in realising among the most complex and intricate space missions. I join the nation in applauding this…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 6, 2024

From Moon walk to Sun Dance! What a glorious turn of year for Bharat!
Under the visionary leadership of PM @narendramodi, yet another success story scripted by Team #ISRO. #AdityaL1 reaches its final orbit to discover the mysteries of Sun-Earth connection.

— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) January 6, 2024

Another grand feat accomplished by ISRO! As part of India’s maiden solar mission, Aditya L1, the observatory has been placed in the final orbit and reached its destination at Lagrange Point 1. Congratulations to the entire Indian scientist community for the great achievement!…

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 6, 2024

What is Aditya L-1? Know About India’s First Solar Mission, Date And Timings

Take this quiz to test your knowledge about the first solar mission of India.

1. What is the launch date for the Aditya L1 Mission?

1. 14 August, 2023
2. 23 August, 2023
3. 2 Sept, 2023
4. 22 Sept, 2023

Ans. C

Explanation: The ISRO announced on Monday that the launch of Aditya-L1 will take place at 11:50 a.m. (IST) on September 2, 2023. 

2. What is Aditya L1 Mission?

1. First Indian mission to study Sun
2. ISRO mission to study stars
3. Another mission to study the moon
4. Mission to understand the orbit

Ans. A

Explanation: Aditya L1 is the first space-based Indian mission to study the Sun.

3. Who is launching the Aditya L1 Mission?

1. ROSCOSMOS
2. NASA
3. ISRO
4. European Space Agency

Ans. C

Explanation: The Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) is launching Aditya L1, the first Indian solar mission.

4. How long the spacecraft will travel under the Aditya L1 mission?

1. 3.5 million kilometres
2. 4.5 million kilometres
3. 2.1 million kilometres
4. 1.5 million kilometres

Ans.D

Explanation: The spacecraft shall have to travel 1.5 million km from the Earth to be placed in a halo orbit around the Lagrange point 1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system.

5. Aditya L1 mission will observe:

A. Photosphere

B. Chromosphere

C. Outermost layers of the Sun

D. All of the above

Ans. D

Explanation: The spacecraft carries seven payloads to observe the photosphere, chromosphere and the outermost layers of the Sun (the corona).

India’s First Solar Mission Aditya L1 Will Study The Sun From Space: All You Need To Know

6. How Aditya L1's mission will be accomplished?

A. Electromagnetic Detector

B. Magnet Field Detector

C. Electromagnetic and particle field detectors.

D. None of the above

Ans. C

Explanation: The electromagnetic particle and magnetic field detectors will be used to fulfil all the objectives.

7. Which rocket is used in the Aditya-L1 mission?

1. PSLV-C57 rocket
2. GSLV
3. LVSM
4. GSLV-Mk3

Ans. A

Explanation: Aditya-L1 will be launched using a PSLV-C57 rocket. Astronomer and Professor Dr. RC Kapoor told ANI that PSLV is a trusted workhorse of ISRO.

8. What is the budget of Aditya L1 Mission?

1. 5.5 Crore USD
2. 4.3 Crore USD
3. 2.7 Crore USD
4. 6.3 Crore USD

Ans. A

Explanation:  The overall budget of this mission is expected to be 5.5 crore USD.

9. Aditya L1 will carry 

1. 6 Payloads
2. 7 Payloads
3. 8 Payloads
4. 9 Payloads

Ans. B

Explanation: According to ISRO, four payloads directly view the Sun and the remaining three payloads carry out in-situ studies of particles and fields at the Lagrange point L1, thus providing important scientific studies of the propagation effect of solar dynamics in the interplanetary medium

10. How much time Aditya L1 will take to reach the sun?

1. 3 Months
2. 2 Months
3. 4 Months
4. 5 Months

Ans. C

Explanation: Aditya L1 will travel 1.5 million kilometres in approximately 4 months.

11. Aditya L1 will be launched from

A. Vikram Sarabhai Space Center, Thiruvananthapuram

B. Human Space Flight Center, Bengaluru

C. Indian Institue of Remote Sensing (IIRS)

D. Shriharikota Space Center

Ans. D

Explanation: The launch will take place at 11:50 am from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota today. The 23.10-hour countdown for the launch of Aditya L1 onboard PSLV C57 commenced on Friday, ISRO said.

12. What is the full form of PSLV?

A. Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle

B. Pole Space Land Vehicle

C. Power Satellite Launch Vehicle

D. Polar Space Launch Vehicle

Ans. A

Explanation: The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle is an expendable medium-lift launch vehicle designed and operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation.

13. What is Aditya L-1 speed per hour?

A. 300 km/hr

B.400 km/hr

C.500 km/hr

D.600 km/hr

Ans. C

Explanation: Aditya is supposed to travel a distance of 1.5 million kilometres in 125 days to reach the L-1 point.

14. Who is the Aditya L1 Mission Director?

A. S.Somanath 

B. Nigar Shaji

C. Ritu Karidhal

D. K.Sivan

Ans. B

Explanation: Nigar Shaji from Tamil Nadu is the project director of Aditya L-1 Mission.

15. ISRO's space centre in Sriharikota is situated in

A.Karnataka

B.Bengaluru

C.Tirupati

D.None of the Above

Ans. C

Explanation: Sriharikota is a barrier island off the Bay of Bengal coast located in the Shar Project settlement of Tirupati district in Andhra Pradesh, India. 

16. When did Aditya L-1 reach its Final Point?

A. January 4, 2024

B. January 6, 2024

C. January 7, 2024

D. January 5, 2024

Ans. January 6, 2024

Explanation: The ISRO on Saturday released an official statement on its successful solar mission. “Halo-Orbit Insertion (HOI) of its solar observatory spacecraft, Aditya-L1 was accomplished at 16.00 Hrs (approx) on January 6, 2024 (IST).

17. What is the distance of L-1 (final point) from Earth?

A. 1.6 Million Kilomters

B. 1.5 Million Kilometers

C. 1.8 Million Kilometers

D. 1.2 Million Kilometers

Áns. B

Explanation: Aditya L-1 target wasn't the scorching surface, but a celestial equilibrium point—Lagrange point 1 (L1)—nestled about 1.5 million kilometres earthward. 

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