space & satellite MCQ section 4 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Consider the following statements and find the correct answer from the codes given below.

1. RISAT-2 Satellite was put in orbit by PSLV-C12 in April 2009 from Sriharikota.
2. Another satellite ANUSAT was also put in orbit by the PSLV-C12. This was built by Anna University, Chennai.
3. ANUSAT is an experimental communication satellite.
4. RISAT-2 is surveillance satellite and can keep a watch on country’s borders.

a) Only 1 and 2

b) Only 2 and 3

c) 1, 2, 3 and 4

d) Only 3 and 4

Question : 2

Name of the spacecraft for India’s mission Moon is

a) Chandrayaan-I

b) Chandrayaan-II

c) Change-I

d) Antariksha

Question : 3

The jet aircrafts fly very easily and smoothly in the lower stratosphere. What could be the appropriate explanation?

1. There are no clouds or water-vapour in the lower stratosphere.
2. There are no vertical winds in the lower stratosphere.

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Neither 1 nor 2

d) Both 1 and 2

Question : 4

Television transmission is an example of which of the following?

a) Simplex communication

b) Half-duplex communication

c) None of the above

d) Full-duplex communication

Question : 5

Which is the correct chronological order of the following space programmes?

1. APPLE
2. IGMD
3. STEP
4. SITE

a) 2, 3, 4, 1

b) 4, 3, 1, 2

c) 1, 3, 4, 2

d) 3, 1, 4, 2

Question : 6

Who amongst the following was the Chairman of I.S.R.O. when INSAT-3B was launched?

a) Anil Kakodkar

b) Abdul Kalam

c) U.R. Rao

d) K. Kasturirangan