Awards & Honors MCQs

11.

This milestone marks India's growing prowess in:

A Agricultural technology

B Space technology

C Biotechnology

D Renewable energy

12.

The operationalization of the SSAO contributes to:

A Increased space debris generation

B Enhancing space traffic management and maintaining a safe space environment

C Reducing international cooperation in space

D Focusing solely on military applications of space

13.

The strategic location in Ladakh offers advantages such as:

A High population density and accessibility

B Clear skies and minimal light pollution

C Proximity to major industrial hubs

D Warm climate and abundant rainfall

14.

Who formally inaugurated the SSAO facility?

A Prime Minister Narendra Modi

B Union Minister for Defence, Rajnath Singh

C ISRO Chairman

D Chief Minister of Ladakh

15.

What is a crucial data output provided by the SSAO for Indian satellites?

A Launch trajectory predictions

B Collision avoidance maneuvers

C Communication signal strength

D Orbital velocity measurements

16.

The SSAO can detect space objects as small as:

A 1 meter

B 50 centimeters

C 10 centimeters

D 1 centimeter

17.

The SSAO is equipped with state-of-the-art:

A Seismic sensors and weather balloons

B Radar and optical telescopes

C Submarine sonar systems

D Ground-penetrating radar

18.

What is the primary function of the SSAO?

A To launch new satellites

B To track, monitor, and predict the movement of space objects

C To conduct deep space exploration missions

D To develop new rocket propulsion systems

19.

Which organization established the Space Situational Awareness Observatory?

A Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

B Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

C Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

D Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

20.

Where is India's first 'Space Situational Awareness Observatory' (SSAO) located?

A Andaman and Nicobar Islands

B Ladakh

C Rajasthan

D Arunachal Pradesh