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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: (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: (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:

  1. It will be India’s largest Atomic Reactor in terms of power generation.
  2. 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.
Which of the above statement are / is true?

a) 1 and 2 both

b) None

c) 2 only

d) 1 only

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 : 14

Delhi Police has launched a mobile application in January 2015 named

a) Madad

b) Suraksha

c) Himmat

d) Kismat

Answer: (c)

The Himmat application will allow women to send a distress call to the Police Control Room and their relatives in case of any emergency.

Question : 15

Consider the following Statements:

  1. Port Blair Magnetic Observatory (PBMO) was inaugurated at Shoal Bay No. 8 in Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands on 30 March 2015.
  2. The observatory has been set up by the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) under the Multi-Parametric Geophysical Observatories (MPGO).
  3. The IIG is located in Chennai.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of the above

Answer: (c)

The IIG is located in Mumbai.

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