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

Question : 1

INSAT-3C was launched from

a) Hassan

b) Kaurou

c) Thumba

d) Sriharikota

Question : 2

Apollo-8 was launched for space exploration on

a) 6 January, 1998

b) 7 February, 1998

c) 21 December, 1968

d) 8 March, 1998

Question : 3

The Cryogenic engine is used in

a) Boeing

b) Rapid rail engines

c) Nuclear reactor

d) Space shuttle

Question : 4

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 : 5

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 : 6

What is the name of the world’s first private flight plan to go on the Moon?

a) Moon Express

b) Moon Flight

c) Moon Mail

d) Chandrayaan