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MCQs on “The Role of Space Technology in Global Security”
1. Which of the following is the primary application of space technology in global security?
a) Entertainment broadcasting
b) Weather forecasting
c) Surveillance and reconnaissance
d) Space tourism
Answer: c) Surveillance and reconnaissance
2. What is the role of satellites in disaster management?
a) Enabling live video streams
b) Predicting stock market trends
c) Monitoring and providing real-time data on natural disasters
d) Enhancing social media connectivity
Answer: c) Monitoring and providing real-time data on natural disasters
3. Which organization is responsible for ensuring the peaceful use of outer space?
a) Interpol
b) United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
c) World Trade Organization (WTO)
d) World Health Organization (WHO)
Answer: b) United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
4. GPS technology, originally developed for military use, is primarily used for which purpose today?
a) Predicting earthquakes
b) Navigation and location tracking
c) Entertainment
d) Space exploration
Answer: b) Navigation and location tracking
5. Which treaty governs the activities of states in the exploration and use of outer space?
a) Antarctic Treaty
b) Outer Space Treaty
c) Kyoto Protocol
d) Paris Agreement
Answer: b) Outer Space Treaty
6. The concept of “Space Force” is primarily related to which country?
a) Russia
b) India
c) United States
d) China
Answer: c) United States
7. Which of the following is a dual-use technology in space applications?
a) Artificial satellites
b) Space tourism modules
c) Astrobiology research tools
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Artificial satellites
8. What is the primary use of geostationary satellites in global security?
a) Studying celestial objects
b) Broadcasting live events
c) Providing constant surveillance over specific regions
d) Conducting space experiments
Answer: c) Providing constant surveillance over specific regions
9. Which Indian satellite is specifically dedicated to mapping resources and disaster management?
a) GSAT-7
b) RISAT-2
c) Cartosat series
d) Chandrayaan
Answer: c) Cartosat series
10. Space technology contributes to cybersecurity by:
a) Enabling faster internet speeds
b) Monitoring suspicious digital traffic
c) Providing encrypted satellite communication
d) Hosting online gaming servers
Answer: c) Providing encrypted satellite communication
11. Which of the following technologies is crucial for missile defense systems?
a) Weather satellites
b) Early warning satellites
c) Space telescopes
d) Deep space probes
Answer: b) Early warning satellites
12. What does “Space Situational Awareness” (SSA) involve?
a) Mapping planets
b) Monitoring space debris and threats
c) Studying the ozone layer
d) Astronaut training
Answer: b) Monitoring space debris and threats
13. The use of space-based technology for border management typically involves:
a) Space tourism
b) Remote sensing and surveillance
c) Space station maintenance
d) Launching interstellar missions
Answer: b) Remote sensing and surveillance
14. What is the primary function of a satellite-based Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) in security?
a) Detecting alien life
b) Providing high-resolution images during all weather conditions
c) Measuring atmospheric gases
d) Supporting deep space communication
Answer: b) Providing high-resolution images during all weather conditions
15. The term “Kinetic Kill Vehicle” (KKV) refers to:
a) A satellite used for disaster relief
b) A ground-based laser system
c) An anti-satellite weapon
d) A space exploration rover
Answer: c) An anti-satellite weapon
16. Space technology aids in combating climate change by:
a) Promoting renewable energy
b) Monitoring greenhouse gas emissions using satellites
c) Building dams and reservoirs
d) Reducing vehicle emissions
Answer: b) Monitoring greenhouse gas emissions using satellites
17. Which space program is associated with the use of satellite imagery for counter-terrorism?
a) Galileo Program
b) Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS)
c) Global Hawk
d) National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
Answer: d) National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
18. Which of the following is a direct threat to space security?
a) Asteroid mining
b) Space debris
c) Satellite navigation
d) Moon exploration
Answer: b) Space debris
19. How does space technology enhance maritime security?
a) By exploring ocean floors
b) By monitoring ship movements and piracy through satellites
c) By conducting underwater military operations
d) By providing entertainment on naval vessels
Answer: b) By monitoring ship movements and piracy through satellites
20. The term “Anti-satellite missile (ASAT)” is best associated with:
a) Space exploration
b) Neutralizing enemy satellites
c) Navigational aid
d) Launching crewed missions
Answer: b) Neutralizing enemy satellites
21. Which space agency operates the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP)?
a) European Space Agency (ESA)
b) NASA
c) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
d) United States Department of Defense
Answer: d) United States Department of Defense
22. The term “Geospatial Intelligence” refers to:
a) Data derived from maps and charts
b) Intelligence collected using satellite imagery and mapping
c) Real-time tracking of vehicles
d) Astronomical research
Answer: b) Intelligence collected using satellite imagery and mapping
23. The Indian satellite GSAT-7 is primarily used for:
a) Weather forecasting
b) Communications for the Indian Navy
c) Agricultural research
d) Space exploration
Answer: b) Communications for the Indian Navy
24. What is “Space Militarization”?
a) Using satellites for peaceful purposes
b) Deployment of weapons in outer space
c) Establishing international space treaties
d) Launching new space missions
Answer: b) Deployment of weapons in outer space
25. Which of these is an international initiative to curb space debris?
a) Artemis Accords
b) Clean Space Initiative
c) Mars 2020 Mission
d) ISS Maintenance Program
Answer: b) Clean Space Initiative
26. Space technology contributes to peacekeeping missions by:
a) Offering GPS services
b) Enhancing communication and surveillance in conflict zones
c) Broadcasting peace-related documentaries
d) Organizing space tours
Answer: b) Enhancing communication and surveillance in conflict zones
27. Which satellite-based system aids in search and rescue operations globally?
a) COSPAS-SARSAT
b) Galileo
c) Chandra X-ray Observatory
d) Cassini
Answer: a) COSPAS-SARSAT
28. How do satellites contribute to economic security?
a) By creating jobs in the aerospace industry
b) By tracking and predicting economic trends using geospatial data
c) By replacing traditional banking systems
d) By organizing international trade fairs
Answer: b) By tracking and predicting economic trends using geospatial data
29. Which of the following can disrupt satellite communication networks?
a) Space debris
b) Solar storms
c) Cyberattacks
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
30. The Artemis Accords are aimed at:
a) Regulating space tourism
b) Establishing norms for lunar exploration and utilization
c) Banning weapons in space
d) Supporting Martian colonization
Answer: b) Establishing norms for lunar exploration and utilization
