GSAT-32 Satellite Launch MCQs - ISRO Current Affairs

1.

NEEDS_REVIEW

A

B

C

D

2.

NEEDS_REVIEW

A

B

C

D

3.

NEEDS_REVIEW

A

B

C

D

4.

How does the accelerated glacial melt threaten long-term water security in the Indo-Gangetic plains?

A By causing permanent flooding of the plains

B By initially increasing water flow followed by a long-term decline in river discharge

C By increasing the salinity of groundwater

D By preventing the formation of monsoon clouds

5.

Which phenomenon is primarily responsible for the accelerated melting of Himalayan glaciers in the current decade?

A Increased volcanic activity in the region

B Anthropogenic global warming and black carbon deposition

C Changes in the Earth's magnetic field

D Decrease in solar radiation reaching the Himalayas

6.

According to recent climate reports, what is the primary consequence of accelerated Himalayan glacial melt for downstream regions?

A Permanent increase in perennial river flow

B Increased risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs)

C Decrease in soil fertility due to glacial silt

D Stabilization of monsoon patterns

7.

Which of the following is a key strategy promoted under India's circular economy policy to reduce plastic footprint?

A Encouraging single-use plastic production

B Promoting the use of virgin plastic only

C Adopting the 4R principle: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Recover

D Increasing landfill disposal of plastic waste

8.

What is the core objective of the 'Extended Producer Responsibility' (EPR) framework under India's circular economy policy for plastics?

A To provide subsidies to plastic manufacturers for new production

B To mandate the collection and recycling of plastic packaging waste by producers

C To ban all forms of plastic production by 2030

D To promote the import of high-quality plastic raw materials

9.

Which ministry is the primary nodal agency for the implementation of the National Circular Economy Policy for Plastics in India?

A Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

B Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

C Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

D Ministry of Commerce and Industry

10.

What is a key characteristic indicated by the 'SR' in the name of the recently tested indigenous anti-ship missile system, NASM-SR?

A Supersonic speed

B Short-range capability

C Ballistic trajectory

D Nuclear warhead capability

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