Practice Quiz set 2 - general awareness mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   Which of the following diagram represents the most accurate part of geostationary satellite in space?

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Q-2)   Selene-1, the lunar orbiter mission belongs to which one of the following?

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Q-3)   Indian Satellite series which is being used for telecommunication system is

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Q-4)   Consider the following Statements:
  1. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has launched Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite.
  2. SMAP satellite is one-year mission which will measure the amount of moisture in soil.
  3. 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?

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Explanation:

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

Q-5)   India’s advanced communication satellite GSAT-8 was launched on May 21, 2011 from

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Q-6)   Consider the following statements:
  1. GSLV-D3 has failed to put in orbit an advanced communication satellite called GSTA-4,
  2. 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.
  3. GAGAN Stands for GPS-aided Geo-Augmented navigation System. GPS isshortfor Global positioning system.
Which of the above statement is/are wrong?

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Explanation:

All the given statements are correct.

Q-7)   Which of the following is/are cited by the scientists as evidence/ evidences for the continued expansion of the universe?
  1. Detection of microwaves in space.
  2. Observation of redshift phenomenon in space.
  3. Movement of asteroids in space.
  4. Occurrence of supernova explosions in space.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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Q-8)   What is the name of NASA vehicle on Mars?

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Q-9)   The First Satellite of India sent to space, was

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Q-10)   Which of the following names of animals was sent to space on 3rd November, 1957?

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