MCQ Test: India Conducts Agni-5 Missile Test and Boosts STEM Education with ISRO's NE-SPARKS Initiative

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What is the name of India's longest-range ballistic missile successfully tested on September 20, 2025?

A) Prithvi-II B) Agni-5 C) BrahMos D) Akash

Correct Answer: B) Agni-5
Full Answer: Ans: b) Agni-5

Which Indian organization developed the Agni-5 ballistic missile?

A) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) B) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) C) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) D) Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)

Correct Answer: B) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Full Answer: Ans: b) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

What is the stated range of the standard Agni-5 missile?

A) Exceeding 2,000 kilometers B) Exceeding 3,500 kilometers C) Exceeding 5,000 kilometers D) Exceeding 7,500 kilometers

Correct Answer: C) Exceeding 5,000 kilometers
Full Answer: Ans: c) Exceeding 5,000 kilometers

What significant technology was tested with an Agni-5 variant in 2024, prior to the 2025 test?

A) Hypersonic glide vehicle B) Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle (MIRV) C) Anti-satellite weapon D) Air-breathing engine

Correct Answer: B) Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle (MIRV)
Full Answer: Ans: b) Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle (MIRV)

What is the primary strategic advantage offered by a Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle (MIRV) on a ballistic missile?

A) Increased missile speed B) Ability to carry multiple nuclear warheads C) Enhanced stealth capabilities D) Extended flight range

Correct Answer: B) Ability to carry multiple nuclear warheads
Full Answer: Ans: b) Ability to carry multiple nuclear warheads

What extended range is the DRDO reportedly developing for an upgraded variant of the Agni-5 missile?

A) 6,000 kilometers B) 6,500 kilometers C) 7,000 kilometers D) 7,500 kilometers

Correct Answer: D) 7,500 kilometers
Full Answer: Ans: d) 7,500 kilometers

What does NE-SPARKS stand for?

A) North Eastern Satellite Program for Advanced Research and Knowledge Sharing B) North Eastern Space Applications Centre – Promotion of Awareness, Research, Knowledge, and Skill Development C) National Education – Space Program for Aspiring Researchers and Knowledgeable Students D) New Era – Space Progress and Advanced Remote Sensing

Correct Answer: B) North Eastern Space Applications Centre – Promotion of Awareness, Research, Knowledge, and Skill Development
Full Answer: Ans: b) North Eastern Space Applications Centre – Promotion of Awareness, Research, Knowledge, and Skill Development

Which two organizations collaborated to launch the NE-SPARKS program?

A) DRDO and Ministry of Education B) ISRO and Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) C) HAL and Ministry of Science & Technology D) BDL and Ministry of Defence

Correct Answer: B) ISRO and Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER)
Full Answer: Ans: b) ISRO and Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER)

Who virtually interacted with the North Eastern students during the NE-SPARKS program on September 20, 2025?

A) Union Minister Rajnath Singh B) Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman C) Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia D) Union Minister Amit Shah

Correct Answer: C) Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
Full Answer: Ans: c) Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

What is the annual target number of students to be covered under the NE-SPARKS program?

A) 394 B) 500 C) 800 D) 1,000

Correct Answer: C) 800
Full Answer: Ans: c) 800

From which region of India are students selected for the NE-SPARKS program?

A) Southern states B) Western states C) North Eastern states D) Central states

Correct Answer: C) North Eastern states
Full Answer: Ans: c) North Eastern states

Which recent Indian space accomplishments were highlighted by Minister Scindia during his interaction with NE-SPARKS students?

A) Mangalyaan and Gaganyaan B) Chandrayaan-2 and AstroSat C) Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya-L1 D) RISAT-1 and IRNSS-1A

Correct Answer: C) Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya-L1
Full Answer: Ans: c) Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya-L1

In which year was the NE-SPARKS program launched?

A) 2023 B) 2024 C) 2025 D) 2022

Correct Answer: C) 2025
Full Answer: Ans: c) 2025

India Conducts Agni-5 Missile Test and Boosts STEM Education with ISRO's NE-SPARKS Initiative