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

Question : 1

Consider the following statements:

1. The Indian National Satellite was established in 1983.
2. The INSAT system use transponder TDMA technology Ku-band C-band technology.
3. GSLV is for launching a 2000 kg class of communication satellite into a geosynchronous transfer orbit.
4. CARTOSAT is the only satellite in the world for mapping and creating atlas.

a) 2 and 3

b) 2, 3 and 4

c) 1, 2, 3 and 4

d) Only 3

Question : 2

China has launched ‘Gaofen-1 satellite into space. The main purpose of this satellite is

a) Solar study

b) Satellites communications

c) Earth observation

d) Ocean study

Question : 3

Sriharikota Island lies near

a) Chika lake

b) Pulicat lake

c) Godavari Mouth

d) Mahanadi

Question : 4

Which one of the following satellites was successfully launched by India on 29th September, 2012?

a) GSAT-6

b) GSAT-9

c) GSAT-12

d) GSAT-10

Question : 5

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

a) Sriharikota

b) Ahmedabad

c) Bengaluru

d) Thiruvananthapuram

Question : 6

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