SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 3

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 26th July 2025 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q3

Which of the following is the CORRECT objective of ISRO's Gaganyaan mission scheduled for launch in 2025?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer:

Sending Indian astronauts into low-Earth orbit

Explanation:

ISRO’s Gaganyaan Mission is India’s first human spaceflight mission. Its primary objective is to send Indian astronauts (Vyomanauts) into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and demonstrate India’s capability for human space exploration.

This mission will place India among the select group of nations with human spaceflight capability.

Key Points:

Gaganyaan is India’s first human space mission.
Its goal is to send astronauts into LEO.
It is being developed by ISRO.
It demonstrates human spaceflight capability.

Additional Facts:

Astronauts in this mission are called “Vyomanauts.”
It focuses heavily on safety and life-support systems.
It is a major step toward India’s space self-reliance.

Important Questions:

Q1: What is the main objective of Gaganyaan?
Ans: To send Indian astronauts into low Earth orbit

Q2: Which organization is responsible for this mission?
Ans: ISRO

Q3: Which countries have human spaceflight capability?
Ans: A select group of countries