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Q3CSE2011

Satellites used for telecommunication relay are kept in a geostationary orbit. A satellite is said to be in such an orbit when

  1. The orbit is geosynchronous
  2. The orbit is circular
  3. The orbit lies in the plane of the Earth's equator
  4. The orbit is at an altitude of 22,236 km

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  1. A 1, 2 and 3 only ✓
  2. B 1, 3 and 4 only
  3. C 2 and 4 only
  4. D 1, 2, 3 and 4
✓ Correct answer: (A)
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Q68CSE2014

Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? Spacecraft : Purpose

  1. Cassini-Huygens : Orbiting the Venus and transmitting data to the Earth
  2. Messenger : Mapping and investigating the Mercury
  3. Voyager 1 and 2 : Exploring the outer solar system

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. A 1 only
  2. B 2 and 3 only ✓
  3. C 1 and 3 only
  4. D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (B)
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Q45CSE2015
The term 'Goldilocks Zone' is often seen in the news in the context of
  1. A the limits of habitable zone above the surface of the Earth
  2. B regions inside the Earth where shale gas is available
  3. C search for the Earth-like planets in outer space ✓
  4. D search for meteorites containing precious metals
✓ Correct answer: (C)
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