space & satellite MCQ section 2 Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 11 [IAS (Pre) 2012]

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.

a) 1 and 2

b) Only 2

c) None of the above

d) 1, 3 and 4

Question : 12 [UPPCS (Mains) 2009]

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

a) Water alone

b) Water and gypsum alone

c) None of the above

d) Water, gypsum and methane

Question : 13 [UPPSC (GIC) 2010]

Which of the following is not used as rocket propellant?

a) Liquid hydrogen

b) Liquid oxygen

c) Kerosene oil

d) Liquid hydrazine

Question : 14

Consider the following statements:

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

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of the above

Question : 15 [UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 2008]

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

a) The name of the space vehicle proposed to be sent to the Moon to probe possible human habitation there

b) A satellite launched by ISRO for promoting distant education in India

c) A geoportal of ISRO with 3-D imaging capabilities

d) A space telescope developed by India