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

Question : 1

Consider the following Statements:

1. World’s first electric satellites were successfully lifted off by a Space Exploration (SpaceX) Technologies rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, United States.
2. The rocket was carrying two all-electric commercial satellites built by Boeing.
3. It was lifted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, United States.
4. The satellites are owned by the French satellite provider Eutelsat and Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS)

a) 2 ,3 and 4 only

b) 1 ,3 and 4 only

c) 1 ,2 and 3 only

d) All of the above

Question : 2

Selene-1, the lunar orbiter mission belongs to which one of the following?

a) China

b) European Union

c) USA

d) Japan

Question : 3

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 : 4

In the given picture/map 1, 2, 3 and 4 has marked to show the location of space organization units. Match these units with the list given below and select the correct answer using the codes given below. 1 2 3 4 List (a.) I.S.R.O. (b.) I.I.R.S. (c.) N.R.S.A. (d.) S.A.C. Code (a.) (b.) (c.) (d.)

a) 4 1 2 3

b) 1 4 3 2

c) 4 1 3 2

d) 1 4 2 3

Question : 5

Cryogenic temperature stands for temperatures

a) Below 150ºC

b) Above 150ºC

c) –273ºC

d) Below –150ºC

Question : 6

Electrically charged particles from space travelling at speeds of several hundred km/sec can severely harm living beings if they reach the surface of the Earth. What prevents them from reaching the surface of the Earth?

a) The Earth’s magnetic field diverts them towards its poles

b) Ozone layer around the Earth reflects them back to outer space

c) None of the statement (A), (B) and (C) given above is correct

d) Moisture in the upper layers of atmosphere prevents them from reaching the surface of the Earth