Satellite Technology — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding India's NavIC system is/are correct? 1. NavIC provides global coverage for positioning, navigation, and timing services. 2. It utilizes a constellation of satellites in both Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO). 3. NavIC offers a Restricted Service (RS) for authorized users and a Standard Positioning Service (SPS) for civilian users. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following pairs of Indian satellite series and their primary applications: 1. INSAT Series: Earth observation and resource management 2. IRS Series: Telecommunications and DTH services 3. Astrosat: Multi-wavelength astronomy Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

With reference to Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO), consider the following statements: 1. Satellites in SSO typically orbit at very high altitudes, similar to Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO). 2. An advantage of SSO is that the satellite passes over any given point on Earth's surface at approximately the same local mean solar time. 3. SSO is primarily used for communication satellites due to its continuous coverage over a fixed region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is the primary objective of India's XPoSat mission, launched in January 2024?

Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Space Policy 2023: 1. It mandates ISRO to focus primarily on research and development of advanced space technologies. 2. It encourages the participation of non-governmental entities (NGEs) across the entire value chain of space activities. 3. It establishes IN-SPACe as the sole authority for all private sector space activities in India. Which of the statements given above are correct?