SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 50

SSC CGL - 21 Sep 2025 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q50

What does ISRO stand for?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Indian Space Research Organization.

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is the national space agency of India, headquartered in Bengaluru. Established on August 15, 1969, it superseded the earlier INCOSPAR. ISRO operates under the Department of Space and is tasked with developing space technology and its applications for national needs. It is globally recognized for cost-effective missions, such as Chandrayaan (lunar exploration) and Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission), making India a major player in the global space arena.