Space Research and Pakistan’s SUPARCO MCQs with Answer
What is the full form of SUPARCO?
A) Space and Planetary Research Commission
B) Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission
C) Scientific and Universal Planetary Research Corporation
D) Space and Underwater Projects Research Council
When was SUPARCO established?
A) 1958
B) 1961
C) 1972
D) 1980
Who is known as the founder of SUPARCO?
A) Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan
B) Dr. Abdus Salam
C) Dr. Salim Mehmud
D) Dr. Tariq Mustafa
What is the primary function of SUPARCO?
A) Missile development
B) Space research and satellite development
C) Nuclear energy production
D) Deep-sea exploration
Which was Pakistan’s first satellite?
A) Paksat-1
B) PakSat-MM1
C) Badr-1
D) PRSS-1
When was Pakistan’s first satellite Badr-1 launched?
A) 1980
B) 1990
C) 1995
D) 2001
Which country helped Pakistan launch Badr-1?
A) USA
B) China
C) Russia
D) France
Which Pakistani satellite was launched in 2011 for communication purposes?
A) PRSS-1
B) Paksat-1R
C) Badr-2
D) PakSat-MM1
Which country assisted Pakistan in launching Paksat-1R?
A) USA
B) China
C) Russia
D) UK
What is the main purpose of PRSS-1?
A) Military surveillance
B) Earth observation
C) Weather forecasting
D) Space exploration
In which year was PRSS-1 launched?
A) 2015
B) 2018
C) 2020
D) 2022
Where is SUPARCO’s headquarters located?
A) Lahore
B) Islamabad
C) Karachi
D) Peshawar
Which international space agency has collaborated with SUPARCO?
A) NASA
B) CNSA (China)
C) ESA (Europe)
D) ISRO (India)
What is the main objective of Pakistan’s space policy?
A) Military applications
B) Space tourism
C) Scientific research and development
D) Exporting satellites
Which Pakistani satellite is used for remote sensing applications?
A) Paksat-1R
B) PRSS-1
C) Badr-2
D) PakSat-MM1
What is the expected year for Pakistan’s first astronaut mission?
A) 2024
B) 2025
C) 2030
D) 2040
Which country is expected to train Pakistan’s first astronaut?
A) Russia
B) USA
C) China
D) UAE
What is the role of the Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite (PRSS-1)?
A) GPS navigation
B) Telecommunications
C) Disaster monitoring and land mapping
D) Astrophysics research
Which government department oversees SUPARCO?
A) Ministry of Science and Technology
B) Ministry of Defense
C) Ministry of Information
D) Ministry of Foreign Affairs
How does SUPARCO contribute to disaster management?
A) Forecasting earthquakes
B) Monitoring floods and landslides
C) Preventing cyclones
D) Managing epidemics
Which Pakistani city hosts a major SUPARCO research facility?
A) Lahore
B) Islamabad
C) Karachi
D) Quetta
What is the long-term goal of Pakistan’s space vision 2047?
A) Manned moon mission
B) Satellite self-sufficiency
C) Space tourism
D) Deep-space exploration
Which country launched Pakistan’s first remote sensing satellite?
A) USA
B) China
C) Russia
D) France
What is the main challenge for Pakistan’s space program?
A) Lack of skilled manpower
B) Budget constraints
C) Lack of international support
D) Environmental concerns
Which global organization does SUPARCO collaborate with for space research?
A) UNOOSA
B) WHO
C) WTO
D) IMF
What is the primary function of PakSat-1R?
A) Weather forecasting
B) Communications and broadcasting
C) Military surveillance
D) Scientific research
Which space program does Pakistan aim to develop by 2040?
A) Manned space mission
B) Space shuttle program
C) Mars exploration
D) Deep-sea research
How does SUPARCO contribute to climate change research?
A) Sending probes to other planets
B) Developing air purification systems
C) Monitoring deforestation and pollution
D) Reducing CO2 emissions
Which initiative is linked to Pakistan’s satellite development for national security?
A) GPS Pakistan
B) Space Shield Program
C) National Space Security Program
D) Pakistan Geo-Surveillance System