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

Question : 1

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 : 2

The Cryogenic engine is used in

a) Boeing

b) Rapid rail engines

c) Nuclear reactor

d) Space shuttle

Question : 3

The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre at Trivandrum is mainly concerned with

1. Research in propellants for launching rockets.
2. To launched sounding rockets to investigate problems of meteorology.
3. Design and fabrication of spacecraft.
4. Development of satellite launch.

a) Only 1 and 4

b) Only 1 and 2

c) Only 1

d) Only 1 and 3

Question : 4

Sriharikota Island lies near

a) Chika lake

b) Pulicat lake

c) Godavari Mouth

d) Mahanadi

Question : 5

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 : 6

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