One Astronomical Unit is the average distance between
- (a)Earth and the Sun
- (b)Earth and the Moon
- (c)Jupiter and the Sun
- (d)Pluto and the Sun
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Official answer(a) Earth and the Sun
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Consider the following statements with regard to involvement of private entities in India’s space programme : 1. The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) is an autonomous agency formed to facilitate participation of private entities. 2. Agnikul Cosmos launched the world’s first flight using 3D-printed rocket engine. 3. Skyroot Aerospace has developed liquid fuel for GSLV. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
- (a)1 only
- (b)2 and 3 only
- (c)1 and 2 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(c) 1 and 2 only
GPS-Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) uses a system of ground stations to provide necessary augmentation. Which of the following statements is/are correct in respect of GAGAN? I. It is designed to provide additional accuracy and integrity. II. It will allow more uniform and high quality air traffic management. III. It will provide benefits only in aviation but not in other modes of transportation. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- (a)I, II and III
- (b)II and III only
- (c)I only
- (d)I and II only
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Official answer(d) I and II only
Consider the following statements : Statement-I : Giant stars live much longer than dwarf stars. Statement-II : Compared to dwarf stars, giant stars have a greater rate of nuclear reactions. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?
- (a)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
- (b)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
- (c)Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
- (d)Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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Official answer(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Consider the following pairs : Objects in space : Description 1. Cepheids : Giant clouds of dust and gas in space 2. Nebulae : Stars which brighten and dim periodically 3. Pulsars : Neutron stars that are formed when massive stars run out of fuel and collapse How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
- (a)Only one
- (b)Only two
- (c)All three
- (d)None
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Official answer(a) Only one
Which one of the following countries has its own Satellite Navigation System?
- (a)Australia
- (b)Canada
- (c)Israel
- (d)Japan
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Official answer(d) Japan
If a major solar storm (solar flare) reaches the Earth, which of the following are the possible effects on the Earth ? 1. GPS and navigation systems could fail. 2. Tsunamis could occur at equatorial regions. 3. Power grids could be damaged. 4. Intense auroras could occur over much of the Earth. 5. Forest fires could take place over much of the planet. 6. Orbits of the satellites could be disturbed. 7. Shortwave radio communication of the aircraft flying over polar regions could be interrupted. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
- (a)1, 2, 4 and 5 only
- (b)2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 only
- (c)1, 3, 4, 6 and 7 only
- (d)1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
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Official answer(c) 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7 only