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Question : 11 [SSC CPO 2007]
The period of revolution of a geostationary satellite is
a) 30 days
b) changing continuously
c) 365 days
d) 24 hours
Answer »Answer: (d)
A geosynchronous satellite is a satellite in geosynchronous orbit, with an orbital period the same as the Earth’s rotation period. Such a satellite returns to the same position in the sky after each sidereal day, and over the course of a day traces out a path in the sky that is typically some form of analemma.
Question : 12 [SSC Constable 2012]
The Industrial Revolution has led to
a) Increased pollution
b) Ecological balance
c) Conservation of wild life
d) Conservation of forests
Answer »Answer: (a)
While the Industrial Revolution meant that more goods could be produced for human consumption, it also meant that more pollution would be emitted into the sky and more natural resources would have to be exploited in the production process. Industrialization has resulted in pollution of water, air and
Question : 13
Consider the following statements about Jaitapur Project:
- It will be India’s largest Atomic Reactor in terms of power generation.
- The plant was set up in collaboration with French state controlled nuclear engineering firm Areva S.A and Indian state owned nuclear operator Nuclear Power Corporation of India.
a) 1 and 2 both
b) None
c) 2 only
d) 1 only
Answer »Answer: (a)
After three years of hectic negotiations, India and France have agreed on the cost of power that will be generated by Jaitapur Nuclear Power Plant (JNPP), clearing a major hurdle in the path of the project. The Project is jointly running by French state controlled nuclear engineering firm (Areava) and Indian State owned nuclear operator Nuclear Power Corporation of India.
Question : 15
Consider the following Statements:
- Port Blair Magnetic Observatory (PBMO) was inaugurated at Shoal Bay No. 8 in Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands on 30 March 2015.
- The observatory has been set up by the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) under the Multi-Parametric Geophysical Observatories (MPGO).
- The IIG is located in Chennai.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) All of the above
Answer »Answer: (c)
The IIG is located in Mumbai.
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