Railway Science (Science and Technology – Satellites)

Total Questions: 59

1. On 14 February 2022, ISRO successfully launched its first Earth observation satellite of 2022, E0S-04. It was launched by which rocket? [RRC Group D 24/08/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (c) PSLV-C52
Solution:

The Indian Space Research Organisation is the national space agency of India operating under the Department of Space which is directly overseen by the Prime Minister of India.
ISRO functions in the following areas: broadcasting, weather forecasting, disaster management, geographic information systems, navigation, cartography (maps), telemedicine, distance education satellites, etc.

2. The 'NavIC' is an independent regional navigation satellite system being developed by which country? [RRC Group D 30/09/2022 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (c) India
Solution:

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) developed the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) with its operational name of NAVIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation).
Frequency - S-band and L5-Band. Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) - Japan, Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) - Russia, Doppler Orbitography and Radio - positioning Integrated by Satellite (DORIS) - France.

3. From which of the following places was the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV - C52 launched with EOS - 04 Satellite ? [RRC Group D 30/09/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (c) Sriharikota
Solution:

Sriharikota, Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C52 injected Earth Observation Satellite EOS-04, into an intended sun synchronous polar orbit of 529 km altitude on February 14, 2022 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, SHAR, Sriharikota. Bhubaneswar is the capital of Orissa, Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of Kerala, Thumba is a beach in Kerala.

4. In the year 2021, DRDO launched which satellite by PSLV-C-51 to enhance India’s surveillance in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) ? [RRB NTPC CBT - II (09/05/2022) Shift 1]

Correct Answer: (b) Sindhu Netra Satellite
Solution:

'Sindhu Netra', a satellite built by the DRDO(The Defence Research and Development Organisation) to track the operations of military and merchant navy ships in the Indian Ocean Region.
DRDO was formed in 1958. Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is the third generation launch vehicle of India. It is the first Indian launch vehicle to be equipped with liquid stages.

5. Which of the following is an earthobservation satellite to be launched jointly by NASA and ISRO ? [RRB NTPC CBT - II (09/05/2022) Shift 2]

Correct Answer: (d) NISAR
Solution:

RISAT (Radar Imaging Satellite) is a series of Indian radar imaging reconnaissance satellites built by ISRO. Kalpana-1 was the first dedicated meteorological satellite launched by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Oceansat is a series of earth observation satellites built, launched, and operated by ISRO. ISRO was formed on August 15,1969.

6. Which country’s satellite was carried into space by the Indian Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C51 in February 2021 ? [RRB NTPC CBT - II (12/06/2022) Shift 2]

Correct Answer: (b) Brazil
Solution:

The PSLV-C51 is the 53rd mission of the Indian Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) program. The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-C51 was launched on 28 February 2021 with the main payload from Brazil.

7. The first Indian Communication satellite is- [RRB NTPC CBT - I (28/12/2020) Evening]

Correct Answer: (d) APPLE
Solution:

APPLE (Ariane Passenger Pay load Experiment):- It was successfully launched by Ariane-1, from Kourou, French Guiana on 19 June 1981. Aryabhatta is India's first satellite. Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) is India's first Mars mission. Rohini (July 18, 1980 ) launched from Sriharikota Range. India's first satellite launched from an Indian -made launch vehicle.

8. Which of the following is a satellite based augmentation system of India? [RRB NTPC CBT - I (30/12/2020) Morning]

Correct Answer: (a) GAGAN
Solution:

GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) was developed to provide the best possible navigational services over the Indian FIR (Flight Information Region). GAGAN was developed jointly by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the Airports Authority of India.
GAGAN SHAKTI was a highly professional and well-thought-out war drill. JATAN is a virtual museum builder software, which enables creation of digital collection management systems for Indian museums.

9. Which is India’s first ever Innovative advanced Earth Observation Satellite launched in 2018? [RRB NTPC CBT - I (30/12/2020) Morning]

Correct Answer: (c) HysIS
Solution:

The Hyperspectral Imaging satellite (HySIS) is a small Earth observation satellite. GSAT-2 was an experimental communication satellite developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation.

10. When was INSAT-1B commissioned ? [RRB NTPC CBT - I (04/01/2021) Morning]

Correct Answer: (b) 1983
Solution:

INSAT-1B - It was an Indian communications satellite which formed part of the Indian National Satellite System. Type of Satellite - Communication, Manufacturer - ISRO, Owner - ISRO, Application - Communication Orbit Type - GSO (Geosynchronous Orbit).