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

Question : 1

Which of the following is not used as rocket propellant?

a) Liquid hydrogen

b) Liquid oxygen

c) Kerosene oil

d) Liquid hydrazine

Question : 2

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 : 3

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

Question : 4

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 : 5

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

a) China

b) European Union

c) USA

d) Japan

Question : 6

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