space & satellite MCQ section 4 Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 6 [IAS (Pre) 2003]

Consider the following statements.

1. India launches its first fullfledged meteorological satellite (METSAT) in September, 2002.
2. For the first time, the space vehicle PSLV C-4 carried a payload of more than 1000 kg into a geosynchronous orbit.

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Neither 1 nor 2

d) Both 1 and 2

Question : 7 [Chhattisgarh PCS (Pre) 2008]

The first Indian Communication Satellite APPLE was launched on

a) 27 February, 1982

b) 18 September, 1981

c) 25 December, 1981

d) 19 June, 1981

Question : 8 [UPPCS (Pre) 2004]

India became the first country to send Educational Services Satellite in space, Edusat. When was the satellite launched?

a) 20th September, 2003

b) 20th September, 2004

c) 20th December, 2003

d) 4th July, 2004

Question : 9 [Tripura PSC (Pre) 2018]

In which atmospheric layer, the communication satellites are located?

a) Stratosphere

b) Ionosphere

c) Exosphere

d) Troposphere

Question : 10

With reference to the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) programme of ISRO; identify the correct statement(s);

1. RLV is based on SCRAMJET Technology.
2. RLV will perform docking operations for manned space flights of ISRO.
3. RLV is the advanced version of AVATAR.

a) 1 and 3

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) 1, 2 and 3