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Pakistan’s Space Program (SUPARCO) MCQs with Answer

When was SUPARCO (Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission) established?
a) 1961
b) 1972
c) 1980
d) 1990

Answer
b) 1972

What is the primary objective of SUPARCO?
a) To develop military satellites
b) To launch commercial satellites
c) To advance scientific research in space technology
d) To explore other planets

Answer
c) To advance scientific research in space technology

Which country helped Pakistan in the early development of its space program?
a) China
b) United States
c) Russia
d) France

Answer
a) China

In which year did Pakistan successfully launch its first satellite, Badr-A?
a) 1998
b) 2000
c) 2001
d) 2003

Answer
b) 2000

Which rocket did Pakistan use to launch its first satellite, Badr-A?
a) GSLV
b) Long March
c) Shahab-3
d) Harpoon

Answer
b) Long March

What is the name of the second satellite launched by Pakistan?
a) Badr-B
b) PakSat-1
c) ITSO-1
d) PakSat-1R

Answer
a) Badr-B

Which satellite was launched by SUPARCO in 2001 to improve telecommunications?
a) PakSat-1
b) Badr-A
c) PakSat-1R
d) Paksat-1R

Answer
a) PakSat-1

Which satellite did Pakistan launch in 2011 for remote sensing applications?
a) PakSat-1
b) PRSS-1
c) Paksat-1R
d) Badr-B

Answer
b) PRSS-1

What is the name of the first geostationary satellite launched by Pakistan?
a) PakSat-1
b) PakSat-1R
c) Badr-A
d) PRSS-1

Answer
b) PakSat-1R

Which organization works in collaboration with SUPARCO for space-related advancements in Pakistan?
a) ISRO
b) NASA
c) COMSATS
d) PAF

Answer
c) COMSATS

What is the main use of the PakSat-1R satellite?
a) Weather forecasting
b) Telecommunication services
c) Earth observation
d) Space research

Answer
b) Telecommunication services

What is the goal of SUPARCO’s Space Science and Technology Program?
a) To promote military space research
b) To develop civilian space applications
c) To research deep space exploration
d) To develop space tourism

Answer
b) To develop civilian space applications

In 2018, SUPARCO launched which satellite to enhance the country’s remote sensing capabilities?
a) PakSat-1R
b) PRSS-1
c) Paksat-2
d) Badr-B

Answer
b) PRSS-1

Which satellite launched by Pakistan is designed to provide accurate weather information?
a) Badr-A
b) PRSS-1
c) PakSat-1R
d) Remote-Sensing Satellite-1

Answer
d) Remote-Sensing Satellite-1

Who is responsible for launching rockets and satellites for SUPARCO?
a) Pakistan Army
b) Pakistan Air Force
c) Pakistan Navy
d) Ministry of Science and Technology

Answer
b) Pakistan Air Force

What is the purpose of Pakistan’s space program with respect to national security?
a) Space exploration
b) Military surveillance and communications
c) International space collaboration
d) Astrobiological research

Answer
b) Military surveillance and communications

Which Pakistani space technology milestone occurred in 2001?
a) First rocket launch
b) Launch of first telecommunications satellite
c) Establishment of space research facilities
d) First successful satellite launch

Answer
b) Launch of first telecommunications satellite

Which satellite developed by Pakistan is used for providing broadband services?
a) PakSat-1
b) PakSat-1R
c) PRSS-1
d) Badr-A

Answer
b) PakSat-1R

Which satellite was launched by Pakistan in 2018 to enhance communication services?
a) PakSat-1
b) Badr-A
c) PakSat-1R
d) PRSS-1

Answer
c) PakSat-1R

What is the name of the remote sensing satellite launched by Pakistan in 2018?
a) PakSat-1
b) PRSS-1
c) Remote-Sensing-1
d) Badr-B

Answer
b) PRSS-1

What type of rocket did SUPARCO develop for space exploration?
a) Long March
b) GSLV
c) Hatf
d) Ghauri

Answer
c) Hatf

What is the role of the National Space Agency of Pakistan?
a) Designing satellites
b) Enhancing air defense systems
c) Developing space technologies
d) Conducting space tourism

Answer
c) Developing space technologies

What was the purpose of launching the Badr-A satellite?
a) Commercial telecommunication
b) Weather monitoring
c) Earth observation and communications
d) Scientific research

Answer
c) Earth observation and communications

Which country did Pakistan collaborate with for the development of the Badr-A satellite?
a) China
b) Russia
c) United States
d) France

Answer
a) China

In which year was the SUPARCO space station upgraded to handle advanced satellite operations?
a) 2005
b) 2010
c) 2013
d) 2015

Answer
b) 2010

What is the name of Pakistan’s national space agency?
a) ISRO
b) SUPARCO
c) NASA
d) CNSA

Answer
b) SUPARCO

Which satellite was Pakistan’s first dedicated earth observation satellite?
a) PakSat-1
b) PRSS-1
c) Badr-A
d) Paksat-1R

Answer
b) PRSS-1

What is the primary function of the PRSS-1 satellite?
a) Weather forecasting
b) Remote sensing for agriculture
c) Telecommunications
d) Space exploration

Answer
b) Remote sensing for agriculture

How did Pakistan’s space program benefit from the Badr-A satellite?
a) By enhancing scientific research
b) By improving weather predictions
c) By developing communications capabilities
d) By enabling space exploration

Answer
c) By developing communications capabilities

What was the main purpose behind launching the Badr-B satellite?
a) Communication and research
b) Weather forecasting
c) Monitoring military activities
d) Earth observation

Answer
a) Communication and research

Which satellite is mainly used by Pakistan for commercial communication?
a) Badr-A
b) PakSat-1
c) PakSat-1R
d) PRSS-1

Answer
c) PakSat-1R

What is the future goal of SUPARCO regarding satellite technology?
a) To explore deep space
b) To develop space tourism
c) To build satellites for global communication
d) To focus on space mining

Answer
c) To build satellites for global communication

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