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31.
Which upcoming ISRO mission is most likely to benefit from the successful development and testing of advanced propulsion systems for extended operational periods in deep space?
A Gaganyaan Human Spaceflight Mission
B Chandrayaan-4 Lunar Lander
C Mangalyaan-2 (Mars Orbiter Mission 2)
D NISAR Earth Observation Satellite
32.
What is a primary advantage of using these next-gen propulsion systems for ISRO's future deep space missions?
A Significantly reduced launch costs
B Faster travel times to distant planets
C Extended mission life and greater maneuverability with less propellant
D Ability to carry heavier payloads into orbit
33.
Which type of advanced propulsion system is ISRO primarily developing as a 'next-gen' technology for deep space missions, known for its high specific impulse and fuel efficiency?
A Chemical Propulsion
B Nuclear Thermal Propulsion
C Electric Propulsion
D Solar Sail Propulsion
34.
Which of the following is a key objective of the NISAR mission?
A Studying exoplanetary atmospheres
B Monitoring changes in Earth's ice sheets and ecosystems
C Detecting gravitational waves
D Mapping deep-sea trenches
35.
What primary technology does the NISAR satellite utilize for its advanced Earth observation capabilities?
A Optical Imaging
B Hyperspectral Imaging
C Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
D Gravitational Wave Detection
36.
The NISAR mission, an advanced Earth observation satellite, is a joint venture between ISRO and which other space agency?
A European Space Agency (ESA)
B Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
C Roscosmos
D National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
37.
What is the targeted range for developing intermediate-scale quantum computers (number of physical qubits) under India's National Quantum Mission by 2031?
A 10-50 qubits
B 50-200 qubits
C 50-1000 qubits
D 1000-5000 qubits
38.
Which of the following is NOT a primary focus area under India's National Quantum Mission (NQM)?
A Quantum Computing
B Quantum Communication
C Quantum Sensing & Metrology
D Quantum Biology
39.
When was India's National Quantum Mission (NQM) officially approved by the Union Cabinet?
A 2021
B 2022
C 2023
D 2024
40.
What is a significant potential application of quantum computing that could revolutionize fields like drug discovery and materials science?
A Predicting stock market fluctuations with perfect accuracy.
B Simulating complex molecular interactions and chemical reactions.
C Developing unbreakable encryption algorithms for all communication.
D Creating highly realistic virtual reality environments.
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