space & satellite MCQ section 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

India’s advanced communication satellite GSAT-8 was launched on May 21, 2011 from

a) Hassan

b) Kourou

c) Thiruvananthapuram

d) Sriharikota

Question : 2

Consider the following statements:

1. GSLV-D3 has failed to put in orbit an advanced communication satellite called GSTA-4,
2. The main high lights of GSAT-4 were its communication system in ka band. Its GAGAN payload which would help in the landing accuracy of commercial aircraft at airports in India.
3. GAGAN Stands for GPS-aided Geo-Augmented navigation System. GPS isshortfor Global positioning system.

a) 3 only

b) 2 only

c) 1 only

d) None

Question : 3

In which of the following activities are Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites used?

Assessment of crop productivity
1. Locating groundwater resources.
2. Mineral exploration
3. Telecommunication
4. Traffic studies

a) Only 1, 2 and 3

b) Only 4 and 5

c) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

d) Only 1 and 2