MCQs on India's AI Supercomputer & OceanSat-4 Launch (Aug 2026)

151.

Which of the following is a key objective of the NISAR mission?

A Studying exoplanet atmospheres

B Monitoring global climate change impacts

C Deep-space communication

D Mapping lunar resources

152.

What is the primary technology employed by the NISAR satellite for its Earth observation capabilities?

A Optical imaging

B Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)

C Hyperspectral imaging

D Lidar

153.

The recently launched advanced Earth Observation Satellite, NISAR, is a joint mission between ISRO and which other space agency?

A NASA

B ESA

C JAXA

D Roscosmos

154.

The DST's Quantum Computing Research Initiative is expected to foster collaboration between which entities?

A Academic institutions and industry.

B Government research labs and international partners.

C Startups and venture capitalists.

D All of the above

155.

What is a potential application area that this Quantum Computing research initiative aims to explore?

A Improving weather forecasting models.

B Developing new drug discovery methods.

C Enhancing cybersecurity protocols.

D All of the above

156.

In 2026, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has launched a new initiative. What is the primary focus of this initiative?

A Artificial Intelligence research for agriculture.

B Quantum Computing research and development.

C Development of new renewable energy sources.

D Advanced materials for aerospace applications.

157.

The successful integration of the Gaganyaan crew module signifies progress towards which significant milestone for ISRO?

A India's first unmanned lunar landing.

B India's first indigenous heavy-lift launch vehicle.

C India's first human spaceflight mission.

D India's first interplanetary probe.

158.

Which of the following is a key component of the Gaganyaan mission, whose integration has been completed by ISRO?

A Service Module

B Orbital Module

C Crew Module

D All of the above

159.

As of 2026, ISRO has completed the integration of the Gaganyaan crew module. What is the primary objective of the Gaganyaan programme?

A To establish a permanent lunar base.

B To send Indian astronauts to space and bring them back safely.

C To launch a new generation of communication satellites.

D To conduct deep space exploration missions to Mars.

160.

Which frequency band is most commonly used by ISRO's communication satellites for commercial and strategic connectivity?

A Ku-band and Ka-band

B Visible light spectrum

C Gamma-ray band

D Low-frequency radio waves only

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