National Space Day 2026: Indian Space & ISRO GK Quiz

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National Space Day is celebrated every year on 23 August to mark the historic soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon in 2023.

Theme for 2026: “Towards Viksit Bharat – Innovating, Collaborating and Aspiring to Global Space Leadership”

This quiz has 20 important questions about ISRO, Indian space missions, and National Space Day. Let’s see how much you know!

National Space Day 2026 – ISRO GK Quiz

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1. Which was India’s first satellite?

A) Bhaskara B) Aryabhata C) INSAT-1A D) Rohini

2. Which Indian navigation system is developed by ISRO?

A) GPS B) GLONASS C) NavIC (IRNSS) D) Galileo

3. What is one important purpose of satellites?

A) Only for watching TV B) Communication, weather forecasting, navigation and Earth observation C) Only for military use D) To control the weather

4. Where did Chandrayaan-3 land on the Moon?

A) Near the North Pole B) Near the South Pole (Shiv Shakti Point) C) On the far side of the Moon D) Near the equator

5. Which organisation conducted the Chandrayaan-3 mission?

A) NASA B) ESA C) ISRO D) Roscosmos

6. Which Indian mission is designed for human spaceflight?

A) Chandrayaan-3 B) Mangalyaan C) Gaganyaan D) Aditya-L1

7. What does ISRO stand for?

A) Indian Scientific Research Organisation B) Indian Space Research Organisation C) International Space Research Organisation D) Indian Satellite Research Organisation

8. Who is known as the founder of India’s space programme?

A) Homi J. Bhabha B) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam C) Dr. Vikram Sarabhai D) Satish Dhawan

9. What is the official theme of National Space Day 2026?

A) Space for All B) Towards Viksit Bharat – Innovating, Collaborating and Aspiring to Global Space Leadership C) Touching the Moon D) Exploring the Universe

10. What is the main purpose of Aditya-L1?

A) To study Mars B) To study the Sun C) To land on the Moon D) Human spaceflight

11. Why does India celebrate National Space Day on 23 August?

A) Birthday of Vikram Sarabhai B) Launch of Aryabhata C) Successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon in 2023 D) First flight of PSLV

12. In which year did Chandrayaan-3 successfully land on the Moon?

A) 2019 B) 2021 C) 2023 D) 2024

13. Which vehicle is commonly used by ISRO to launch satellites into space?

A) GSLV B) PSLV C) LVM3 D) All of the above

14. What is the name of India’s first dedicated space observatory?

A) AstroSat B) Chandrayaan-1 C) Mangalyaan D) RISAT

15. In which year was the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) established?

A) 1962 B) 1969 C) 1972 D) 1975

16. What was the name of the rover carried by Chandrayaan-3?

A) Vikram B) Pragyan C) Sojourner D) Curiosity

17. What does PSLV stand for?

A) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle B) Powerful Satellite Launch Vehicle C) Primary Satellite Launch Vehicle D) Public Satellite Launch Vehicle

18. What name was given to the Chandrayaan-3 landing site?

A) Tiranga Point B) Shiv Shakti Point C) Bharat Point D) Jawahar Point

19. What was the main scientific role of the Pragyan rover during Chandrayaan-3?

A) To take selfies only B) To explore the lunar surface and analyse the chemical composition of the soil C) To return samples to Earth D) To plant the Indian flag

20. What was the name of the lander used in the Chandrayaan-3 mission?

A) Pragyan B) Vikram C) Chandrayaan D) Aditya

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