Universe (Planets / Space/Satellites)(General Knowledge > General Science ) Questions and answers for exam Preparation

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UNIVERSE (PLANETS / SPACE/SATELLITES) MCQs

Earth And Space Science, Space And Satellite

Total Questions : 171 | Page 3 of 18 pages

Question 21. India’s advanced communication satellite GSAT-8 was launched on May 21, 2011 from

Hassan
Kourou
Thiruvananthapuram
Sriharikota

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> Kourou
Answer: (b)

Question 22. Which of the following names of animals was sent to space on 3rd November, 1957?

Otolith
Laika
Belka
Baker

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> Laika
Answer: (b)

Question 23. In which of the following activities are Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites used?

Locating groundwater resources.
Mineral exploration
Telecommunication
Traffic studies

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Only 1, 2 and 3
Only 4 and 5
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Only 1 and 2

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> Only 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a)

Question 24. Electrically charged particles from space travelling at speeds of several hundred km/sec can severely harm living beings if they reach the surface of the Earth. What prevents them from reaching the surface of the Earth?

The Earth’s magnetic field diverts them towards its poles
Ozone layer around the Earth reflects them back to outer space
None of the statement (A), (B) and (C) given above is correct
Moisture in the upper layers of atmosphere prevents them from reaching the surface of the Earth

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> The Earth’s magnetic field diverts them towards its poles
Answer: (a)

Question 25. Consider the following statements:

GSLV-D3 has failed to put in orbit an advanced communication satellite called GSTA-4,
The main high lights of GSAT-4 were its communication system in ka band. Its GAGAN payload which would help in the landing accuracy of commercial aircraft at airports in India.
GAGAN Stands for GPS-aided Geo-Augmented navigation System. GPS isshortfor Global positioning system.

Which of the above statement is/are wrong?

3 only
2 only
1 only
None

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> None
Answer: (d)All the given statements are correct.

Question 26. Cryogenic temperature stands for temperatures

Below 150ºC
Above 150ºC
–273ºC
Below –150ºC

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> Below –150ºC
Answer: (d)

Question 27. In the given picture/map 1, 2, 3 and 4 has marked to show the location of space organization units. Match these units with the list given below and select the correct answer using the codes given below. 1 2 3 4 List (a.) I.S.R.O. (b.) I.I.R.S. (c.) N.R.S.A. (d.) S.A.C. Code (a.) (b.) (c.) (d.)

4 1 2 3
1 4 3 2
4 1 3 2
1 4 2 3

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> 4 1 3 2
Answer: (c)

Question 28. Consider the following Statements:

World’s first electric satellites were successfully lifted off by a Space Exploration (SpaceX) Technologies rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, United States.
The rocket was carrying two all-electric commercial satellites built by Boeing.
It was lifted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, United States.
The satellites are owned by the French satellite provider Eutelsat and Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS)

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2 ,3 and 4 only
1 ,3 and 4 only
1 ,2 and 3 only
All of the above

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> All of the above
Answer: (d)It will provide services like mobile, internet, video and other communications services to expand its reach into the Americas.

Question 29. Selene-1, the lunar orbiter mission belongs to which one of the following?

China
European Union
USA
Japan

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> Japan
Answer: (d)

Question 30. What is the Galileo Project?

An inter-country programme of missile shield developed by the United States of America
A project developed by India with assistance from Canada
A multi-satellite navigation project being developed by the European Union
An environmental protection project being developed by Japan

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> A multi-satellite navigation project being developed by the European Union
Answer: (c)