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
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
Which country helped Pakistan in the early development of its space program?
a) China
b) United States
c) Russia
d) France
In which year did Pakistan successfully launch its first satellite, Badr-A?
a) 1998
b) 2000
c) 2001
d) 2003
Which rocket did Pakistan use to launch its first satellite, Badr-A?
a) GSLV
b) Long March
c) Shahab-3
d) Harpoon
What is the name of the second satellite launched by Pakistan?
a) Badr-B
b) PakSat-1
c) ITSO-1
d) PakSat-1R
Which satellite was launched by SUPARCO in 2001 to improve telecommunications?
a) PakSat-1
b) Badr-A
c) PakSat-1R
d) Paksat-1R
Which satellite did Pakistan launch in 2011 for remote sensing applications?
a) PakSat-1
b) PRSS-1
c) Paksat-1R
d) Badr-B
What is the name of the first geostationary satellite launched by Pakistan?
a) PakSat-1
b) PakSat-1R
c) Badr-A
d) PRSS-1
Which organization works in collaboration with SUPARCO for space-related advancements in Pakistan?
a) ISRO
b) NASA
c) COMSATS
d) PAF
What is the main use of the PakSat-1R satellite?
a) Weather forecasting
b) Telecommunication services
c) Earth observation
d) Space research
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
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
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
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
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
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
Which satellite developed by Pakistan is used for providing broadband services?
a) PakSat-1
b) PakSat-1R
c) PRSS-1
d) Badr-A
Which satellite was launched by Pakistan in 2018 to enhance communication services?
a) PakSat-1
b) Badr-A
c) PakSat-1R
d) PRSS-1
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
What type of rocket did SUPARCO develop for space exploration?
a) Long March
b) GSLV
c) Hatf
d) Ghauri
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
What was the purpose of launching the Badr-A satellite?
a) Commercial telecommunication
b) Weather monitoring
c) Earth observation and communications
d) Scientific research
Which country did Pakistan collaborate with for the development of the Badr-A satellite?
a) China
b) Russia
c) United States
d) France
In which year was the SUPARCO space station upgraded to handle advanced satellite operations?
a) 2005
b) 2010
c) 2013
d) 2015
What is the name of Pakistan’s national space agency?
a) ISRO
b) SUPARCO
c) NASA
d) CNSA
Which satellite was Pakistan’s first dedicated earth observation satellite?
a) PakSat-1
b) PRSS-1
c) Badr-A
d) Paksat-1R
What is the primary function of the PRSS-1 satellite?
a) Weather forecasting
b) Remote sensing for agriculture
c) Telecommunications
d) Space exploration
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
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
Which satellite is mainly used by Pakistan for commercial communication?
a) Badr-A
b) PakSat-1
c) PakSat-1R
d) PRSS-1
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