Science Quiz 9

Choose the correct option.

1. INSAT 4A was launched in December, 2005 from New Mexico.
2. The European commercial launch service provider Arianespace was associated with the launch of INSAT 4A. 
3. Tata-Sky, a digital cable service provider is associated with DTH television broadcasting services from INSAT-4A. 

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. A geostationary satellite is at an approximate height of 10,000 km. 
2. FM transmission of music is of very good quality because the atmospheric or man-made noises, which are generally frequency variations, can do little harm. 

Which of the statements is/are correct?

1. India launched its first full-fledged meteorological satellite (METSAT) in September 2002. 
2. For the first time, the space vehicle PSLV-C4 carried a payload of more than 1000 kg into a geosynchronous orbit. 

Which of these statements is/are correct?