Space, Technology & Innovation MCQs
Assam General Knowledge
Module 12: Assam Science, Technology & Innovation MCQs
Topic: Space, Technology & Innovation MCQs
Sub-Topic I: Foundations of Space Science & Technology Awareness in Assam
MCQ 1
India’s national space programme is implemented through which organisation?
A. DRDO
B. BARC
C. Indian Space Research Organisation
D. CSIR
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is responsible for India’s satellite launches, space missions, and space technology development.
MCQ 2
Assam’s relevance in India’s space and technology awareness is mainly linked to:
A. Rocket launch sites
B. Academic institutions and innovation hubs
C. Spaceports
D. Astronaut training centres
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Assam contributes through technical institutions, research universities, and innovation ecosystems, not launch facilities.
MCQ 3
Which institution in Assam plays a key role in promoting advanced technology and research linked to space applications?
A. Assam Agricultural University
B. IIT Guwahati
C. Cotton University
D. Assam Medical College
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
IIT Guwahati contributes to satellite communication research, remote sensing, AI, robotics, and materials science.
MCQ 4
Space technology is primarily important for Assam due to its role in:
A. Tourism promotion only
B. Disaster management and communication
C. Defence manufacturing
D. Industrial exports
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Satellite-based systems are crucial for flood forecasting, weather monitoring, communication, and disaster response in Assam.
MCQ 5
The earliest exposure of Assam to space-based applications was mainly through:
A. Private satellites
B. Television and communication satellites
C. Military satellites
D. Space tourism
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Satellite television and communication services brought early space-technology benefits to the region.
Sub-Topic II: Space Applications Relevant to Assam
MCQ 6
Satellite imagery is especially useful for Assam in monitoring:
A. Desertification
B. Volcanic activity
C. Floods and river dynamics
D. Glacial avalanches
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Assam’s flood-prone geography makes satellite-based river and rainfall monitoring extremely important.
MCQ 7
Remote sensing technology helps Assam mainly in:
A. Space travel
B. Agricultural planning and land-use mapping
C. Nuclear research
D. Aircraft manufacturing
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Remote sensing supports crop assessment, soil mapping, forest monitoring, and land-use planning.
MCQ 8
Which satellite service is most important for communication in remote areas of Assam?
A. Navigation satellites
B. Earth observation satellites
C. Communication satellites
D. Weather satellites
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Communication satellites enable telecommunication, broadcasting, and internet connectivity in remote regions.
MCQ 9
Space-based weather forecasting is vital for Assam mainly because of:
A. Earthquakes
B. Cyclones and floods
C. Desert storms
D. Snowfall
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Accurate weather data helps predict monsoon behaviour and flood risks.
MCQ 10
Which sector of Assam benefits directly from satellite-based navigation systems?
A. Mining
B. Transportation and disaster response
C. Textile industry
D. Fisheries only
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Navigation satellites support transport coordination, emergency response, and logistics.
Sub-Topic III: Technological Institutions & Innovation Ecosystem
MCQ 11
Which institution in Assam actively promotes innovation, startups, and advanced technology research?
A. Gauhati University
B. IIT Guwahati
C. Assam University
D. Dibrugarh University
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
IIT Guwahati hosts technology incubators, research parks, and innovation cells.
MCQ 12
Innovation in Assam is increasingly linked with:
A. Traditional crafts only
B. Digital technology and startups
C. Heavy industries
D. Defence manufacturing
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Assam’s innovation focus includes digital services, AI, renewable energy, and agritech.
MCQ 13
Technology-driven innovation helps Assam most by:
A. Reducing population
B. Improving governance and service delivery
C. Increasing imports
D. Limiting rural development
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Digital and space technologies improve e-governance, planning, and public services.
MCQ 14
Which field shows growing innovation potential in Assam?
A. Shipbuilding
B. Agritech and environmental technology
C. Automobile manufacturing
D. Aerospace manufacturing
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Innovation focuses on agriculture, environment, flood management, and sustainability.
MCQ 15
The role of universities in Assam’s innovation ecosystem is mainly to:
A. Replace industries
B. Provide skilled manpower and research
C. Control startups
D. Limit private investment
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Universities act as knowledge and skill hubs supporting innovation.
Sub-Topic IV: Government Initiatives & Digital Technology
MCQ 16
Digital India initiatives have helped Assam mainly by:
A. Expanding space missions
B. Improving digital connectivity and services
C. Creating spaceports
D. Reducing technology use
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Digital platforms improved connectivity, online services, and technology adoption.
MCQ 17
Which technology is crucial for e-governance and innovation in Assam?
A. Manual record keeping
B. Artificial Intelligence and GIS
C. Steam engines
D. Telegraph
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
AI and GIS improve planning, decision-making, and public administration.
MCQ 18
GIS technology is particularly useful in Assam for:
A. Space exploration
B. Urban planning and disaster management
C. Nuclear testing
D. Rocket launches
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
GIS supports mapping, planning, flood zoning, and infrastructure development.
MCQ 19
Technology-based innovation contributes to Assam’s economy by:
A. Replacing agriculture
B. Creating employment and startups
C. Reducing education
D. Limiting exports
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Innovation drives entrepreneurship, job creation, and economic diversification.
MCQ 20
Which factor most supports technological innovation in Assam?
A. Geographic isolation
B. Skilled youth and educational institutions
C. Colonial legacy
D. Limited connectivity
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
A growing base of educated youth and institutions fuels innovation.
Sub-Topic V: Science, Space & Sustainable Development
MCQ 21
Space technology supports sustainable development in Assam mainly through:
A. Mining
B. Environmental monitoring
C. Defence exports
D. Space tourism
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Satellites help monitor forests, wetlands, climate, and biodiversity.
MCQ 22
Which natural resource of Assam is monitored using satellite technology?
A. Coal mines
B. Forest cover and wetlands
C. Oil refineries only
D. Urban buildings
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Remote sensing tracks deforestation, wetlands, and biodiversity.
MCQ 23
Innovation-led development in Assam aligns most closely with:
A. Knowledge-based economy
B. Colonial trade economy
C. Plantation economy only
D. Subsistence economy
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Science and technology support a knowledge-driven growth model.
MCQ 24
Space and technology initiatives help Assam address which major challenge?
A. Volcanic eruptions
B. Flood management
C. Desert expansion
D. Arctic climate change
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Flood forecasting and management are key benefits of space technology.
MCQ 25
Sustainable innovation in Assam mainly aims to:
A. Maximise resource exploitation
B. Balance development and environment
C. Eliminate agriculture
D. Promote heavy industry only
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The goal is development with environmental protection.
Sub-Topic VI: Overall Significance & Exam Perspective
MCQ 26
Space, technology, and innovation topics are important for Assam GK because they:
A. Are purely national issues
B. Link science with regional development
C. Are unrelated to Assam
D. Focus only on defence
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
They connect scientific progress with Assam’s development needs.
MCQ 27
Questions on this topic are commonly asked in:
A. International Olympiads
B. Assam-based competitive exams
C. Foreign civil services
D. Defence academies only
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
APSC, Assam Police, TET, and Grade III & IV exams frequently include these areas.
MCQ 28
Which institution symbolises Assam’s link with advanced space-related research?
A. Assam Agricultural University
B. Cotton University
C. IIT Guwahati
D. Assam Medical College
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
IIT Guwahati contributes to space-relevant technologies and advanced research.
MCQ 29
The future of Assam’s development is increasingly dependent on:
A. Manual labour
B. Science, technology, and innovation
C. Colonial trade routes
D. Subsistence farming
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Innovation-driven growth is essential for long-term development.
MCQ 30
Overall, space, technology, and innovation in Assam represent:
A. Limited regional impact
B. A pathway to sustainable and modern development
C. Declining relevance
D. Isolated scientific efforts
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
They provide a modern, sustainable pathway for Assam’s socio-economic progress.
✅ Exam Relevance Note
These MCQs are strictly aligned with the Assam-specific General Knowledge curriculum and are highly relevant for APSC, UPSC, Assam Police, TET, Forest, Banking, Grade III & IV, as well as SEBA, AHSEC, ASSEB, CBSE, CEE, and College & University-level examinations across Assam.
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⭐ Why Space, Technology & Innovation MCQs Are Important for Assam Exams
The topic Space, Technology & Innovation forms a crucial part of Assam Science, Technology & Innovation GK, linking modern scientific advancements with Assam’s developmental needs. This MCQ set comprehensively covers space applications relevant to Assam, satellite-based services, disaster management, digital governance, innovation ecosystems, and sustainable development, ensuring strong conceptual clarity and exam readiness.
Prepared strictly in alignment with the APSC CCE syllabus, these MCQs are equally valuable for UPSC, Assam Police, TET, Forest, Banking, Grade III & IV, and also for SEBA, AHSEC, ASSEB, CBSE, CEE, and College & University-level examinations across Assam. Regular practice helps aspirants confidently tackle science-based current affairs blended with static GK.
❓ FAQ Section
Q1. Are Space, Technology & Innovation MCQs important for APSC exams?
Yes. APSC CCE Prelims and Mains frequently include questions on science, space applications, digital technology, and innovation linked to Assam.
Q2. Do these MCQs cover satellite and space applications relevant to Assam?
Absolutely. The questions focus on flood management, weather forecasting, communication, GIS, and remote sensing applications in Assam.
Q3. Are these MCQs useful for Assam Police, TET, and Grade III & IV exams?
Yes. Science, technology, and innovation-based GK is a high-priority section for Assam Police, TET, Grade III & IV, Forest, and Banking examinations.
Q4. Are digital technology and innovation initiatives included in this topic?
Yes. The MCQs include digital governance, innovation ecosystems, startup culture, and technology-driven development in Assam.
Q5. Are explanations provided for better understanding and revision?
Yes. Every MCQ includes a clear, easy-to-understand, and exam-oriented explanation, ideal for concept building and quick revision.