Space Science MCQs - India's Space Program Updates

1.

What is a key aspect of India's recent Deep Space Network expansion efforts to support future ambitious missions?

A Establishing new DSN facilities in polar regions

B Upgrading existing antenna dishes to larger diameters (e.g., 32-meter antenna)

C Developing a network of underwater acoustic sensors

D Focusing solely on optical communication for deep space

2.

Where is India's primary Deep Space Network (IDSN) facility located?

A Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh

B Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

C Byalalu, near Bengaluru, Karnataka

D Ahmedabad, Gujarat

3.

What is the primary purpose of a Deep Space Network (DSN) like India's IDSN?

A Tracking Earth-orbiting satellites for weather forecasting

B Providing communication and tracking support for interplanetary missions

C Facilitating terrestrial mobile communication services

D Monitoring space debris in low Earth orbit

4.

ISRO's Next-Gen Communication Satellites are expected to primarily cater to the growing demands of which of the following services?

A Direct-to-Home (DTH) television services

B High-speed broadband connectivity

C Satellite-based mobile communication

D All of the above

5.

Which advanced propulsion technology is being increasingly adopted for ISRO's Next-Gen Geostationary Communication Satellites to extend their mission life?

A Chemical propulsion

B Electric propulsion

C Solid propulsion

D Hybrid propulsion

6.

What is the primary objective of ISRO's Next-Gen Communication Satellite Project?

A To enhance data throughput and capacity

B To achieve longer mission life for satellites

C To increase indigenous content and technology

D All of the above

Science & Technology MCQs - 2026-06-19