science & tech MCQ section 1 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) is at

a) Mumbai

b) Bengaluru

c) Hyderabad

d) Thiruvananthapuram

Question : 2

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Mars Orbitor Mission (MOM)?

1. India became the first Asian nation to successfully send a satellite to Mars’ orbit
2. MOM is the India’s first inter-planetry mission
3. The mission used Geostatinary Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) for the launch

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1 only

d) 2 and 3 only

Question : 3

Consider the following Statements:

1. India’s multi-band communication satellite GSAT-16 was successfully put on a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) by the European launcher Ariane 5 VA221, from the Kourou space port in French Guiana.
2. It is indigenously developed by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
3. GSAT-16 satellite will help to boost public and private TV and radio services, largescale Internet and telephone operations.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of the above

Question : 4

ISRO’s Master Control Facility is in

a) Orissa

b) Karnataka

c) Gujarat

d) Andhra Pradesh

Question : 5

Consider the following Statements:

1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully lifted off GSLV MarkIII X from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
2. It is India’s first sub-orbital flight and latest generation launch vehicle.
3. The GSLV-Mark III is a two stage/engine launch vehicle.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of the above

Question : 6

Cryogenics is:

a) Study of heat

b) Study of genesis

c) Scientific study of very low temperatures

d) A scientific study of dust