space & satellite MCQ section 3 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

A geostationary satellite has a period of

a) 6 hours

b) 12 hours

c) 24 hours

d) 18 hours

Question : 2

The satellite used for telecommunication relay are kept in a geostationary orbit. A satellite is said to be in such an orbit when

1. The orbit is geosynchronous.
2. The orbit is circular.
3. The orbit lies in the plane of the Earth’s equator.
4. The orbit is at an altitude of 22,236 km.

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 1, 3 and 4

c) 1, 2, 3 and 4

d) 2 and 4

Question : 3

India’s first dedicated navigation satellite IRNSS-1A was launched from

a) Sriharikota

b) Ahmedabad

c) Bengaluru

d) Thiruvananthapuram

Question : 4

The time period of revolution of a geostationary satellite is

a) 12 hrs

b) 24 hrs

c) 6 hrs

d) 48 hrs

Question : 5

China developed a system nicknamed ‘Micius’ which is

a) An ancient Chinese musical system

b) A quantum satellite communication system

c) None of the above

d) A computer game

Question : 6

Methane is present in the atmosphere of

a) Moon

b) Sun

c) Jupiter

d) Mars