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

Question : 1

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 : 2

Consider the following Statements:

1. Port Blair Magnetic Observatory (PBMO) was inaugurated at Shoal Bay No. 8 in Port Blair,Andaman and Nicobar Islands on 30 March 2015.
2. The observatory has been set up by the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) under the Multi-Parametric Geophysical Observatories (MPGO).
3. The IIG is located in Chennai.

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of the above

Question : 3

On which date did Chandrayaan enter the lunar orbit?

a) 3 November

b) 6 November

c) None of the above

d) 8 November

Question : 4

Which of the following is not used as rocket propellant?

a) Liquid hydrogen

b) Liquid oxygen

c) Kerosene oil

d) Liquid hydrazine

Question : 5

According to NASA, the evidence for the presence of life on Mars found till today include

a) Water alone

b) Water and gypsum alone

c) None of the above

d) Water, gypsum and methane

Question : 6

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