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 4 of 18 pages

Question 31. Which of the following is/are cited by the scientists as evidence/ evidences for the continued expansion of the universe?

Detection of microwaves in space.
Observation of redshift phenomenon in space.
Movement of asteroids in space.
Occurrence of supernova explosions in space.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

1 and 2
Only 2
None of the above
1, 3 and 4

Discuss Question

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

Question 32. According to NASA, the evidence for the presence of life on Mars found till today include

Water alone
Water and gypsum alone
None of the above
Water, gypsum and methane

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> Water, gypsum and methane
Answer: (d)

Question 33. In the context of space technology, what is ‘BHUVAN’?

The name of the space vehicle proposed to be sent to the Moon to probe possible human habitation there
A satellite launched by ISRO for promoting distant education in India
A geoportal of ISRO with 3-D imaging capabilities
A space telescope developed by India

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> A geoportal of ISRO with 3-D imaging capabilities
Answer: (c)

Question 34. Which of the following is not used as rocket propellant?

Liquid hydrogen
Liquid oxygen
Kerosene oil
Liquid hydrazine

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> Liquid hydrazine
Answer: (d)

Question 35. Consider the following statements:

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has spotted massive saltwater ocean under the icy crust of Jupiter’s largest moon Ganymede.
Ganymede is the largest moon in our solar system.
It is also the only moon with its own magnetic field.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> All of the above
Answer: (d)Scientists believe that this finding could potentially support life. NASA’s Galileo mission had provided first evidence of ocean in Ganymede after measuring its magnetic field in 2002.

Question 36. Assertion (A):
A space shuttle loses radio contact with ground station for a while during landing on the Earth.
Reason (R):
As a space shuttle enters Earth’s atmosphere, the shuttle’s surface temperature increases which ionize the surrounding air.
In the context of the above statements, which of the following is correct?

Both (A.) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A.)
Both (A.) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A.)
(A.) is false, but (R) is true
(A.) is true, but (R) is false

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> Both (A.) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A.)
Answer: (a)

Question 37. The First Satellite of India sent to space, was

Bhaskar
Rohini
Apple
Aryabhatta

Discuss Question

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

Question 38. India developed the Satellite launch vehicles over a period of few decades. Which is the correct chronological order of development of the following vehicles A, B, C and D?

PSLV
ASLV
SLV
GSLV

Select correct answer from code below.

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

Discuss Question

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

Question 39. Consider the following Statements:

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has launched Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite.
SMAP satellite is one-year mission which will measure the amount of moisture in soil.
The satellite is built to measure moisture in the top 5 inches (10 centimeters) of soil.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> 1 only
Answer: (b)SMAP satellite is three-year mission which will measure the amount of moisture in soil. It will measure in top2 inches (5 centimeters) of soil

Question 40. When was ‘INSAT-2A’ launched?