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111.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the 'Shakti' satellite's impact?
A It will primarily focus on weather forecasting for global regions.
B It will reduce India's self-reliance in space-based data acquisition.
C It will enhance India's capabilities in environmental monitoring and resource mapping.
D It is designed exclusively for military surveillance with no civilian applications.
112.
What is a primary application area that the 'Shakti' satellite aims to support?
A Deep space exploration
B Interplanetary communication
C Disaster management and urban planning
D Studying exoplanetary atmospheres
113.
From which space centre was the 'Shakti' satellite launched?
A Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
B U R Rao Satellite Centre
C Satish Dhawan Space Centre
D Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station
114.
What advanced technologies are integrated into the 'Shakti' Earth Observation Satellite?
A Only optical imaging
B Hyperspectral imaging and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
C Infrared and X-ray astronomy
D Gravitational wave detection
115.
Which launch vehicle was used by ISRO for the 'Shakti' Earth Observation Satellite mission?
A PSLV-C58
B GSLV Mk-III
C SSLV-D2
D Ariane 5
116.
What aspect is considered integral to the implementation of the National Deep Sea Mining Policy?
A Prioritizing immediate commercial exploitation over environmental concerns
B Ignoring international regulations on seabed mining
C Environmental considerations and sustainable practices
D Focusing solely on mineral extraction without technological development
117.
Who approved the National Deep Sea Mining Policy?
A The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
B The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
C The Union Cabinet
D The Parliament of India
118.
What is a key expected impact of the National Deep Sea Mining Policy on India's economy?
A Increased reliance on imported minerals
B Reduced opportunities for technological advancement
C Boosted resource security and reduced import dependence
D Decline in the maritime sector
119.
Which of the following are targeted resources under the National Deep Sea Mining Policy?
A Coral reefs and marine biodiversity
B Polymetallic nodules, cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts, and hydrothermal sulphides
C Offshore oil and natural gas reserves
D Marine genetic resources
120.
What is the primary objective of the National Deep Sea Mining Policy?
A To promote deep-sea tourism
B To harness India's potential in deep sea mining for resource utilization
C To establish marine protected areas
D To regulate deep-sea fishing