Welcome to your Science Quiz 10
1.
With reference to Indian satellites and their launchers, consider the following statements: [2002]
- All the INSAT-series of satellites were launched abroad.
- PSLVs were used to launch IRS-series of satellites.
- India used the indigenously built cryogenic engines for the first time for powering the third stage of GSLV.
- GSAT, launched in the year 2001, has payloads to demonstrate digital broadcasts and internet services.
Which of these statements are correct?
2.
Assertion (A): Artificial satellites are always launched from the earth in the eastward direction. [2002] Reason (R): The Earth rotates from west to east and so the satellite attains the escape velocity. Choose the correct option.
3.
Who amongst the following was the Chairman of ISRO when INSAT3B was launched? [2001]
4.
The location of the space organisation units have been marked in the given map as 1, 2, 3, and 4. Match these units with the list given and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:
[2001]
- ISRO
- IIRS
- NRSA
- SAC
Codes: A B C D is:
5.
Which scientist is the “Chandra” X-ray telescope named after? [2001]
6.
A ‘black hole’ is a body in space that does not allow any radiation to come out. This property is due to its: [2000]
7.
Consider the following statements regarding asteroids: [1998]
I. Asteroids are rocky debris of varying sizes orbiting the Sun.
II. Most of the asteroids are small, but some have a diameter as large as 1000 km.
III. The orbit of asteroids lies between the orbits of Jupiter and Saturn.
Of these statements:
8.
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists: [1998]
List I (Special Characteristic)
- Farthest planet from the sun
- Largest planet of the solar system
III. Planet second from the Sun in the solar
- Planet nearest to the Sun
List II (Name of Planet)
- A) Mercury
- B) Venus
- C) Jupiter
- D) Pluto
- E) Saturn
9.
One Astronomical Unit is the average distance between: [1998]
10.
The tail of a comet is directed away from the sun because: [1997]
