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

Question : 1

An artificial satellite orbiting around the Earth does not fall down. This is so because the attraction of Earth

a) provides the necessary speed for its steady motion

b) is neutralized by the attraction of the moon

c) does not exist at such distance

d) provides the necessary acceleration for its motion

Question : 2

What is the name of NASA vehicle on Mars?

a) Phoenix

b) Roger

c) John Canaday

d) Florida

Question : 3

Which of the following diagram represents the most accurate part of geostationary satellite in space?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Question : 4

The Phobos Grunt was:

1. Mars probe mission of Russia.
2. Carrying Yinghua-1, first Mars probe of China.

a) 1 and 2 both

b) 2 only

c) 1 only

d) None

Question : 5

On which date did Chandrayaan enter the lunar orbit?

a) 3 November

b) 6 November

c) None of the above

d) 8 November

Question : 6

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