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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

Answer
B) Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission

When was SUPARCO established?
A) 1958
B) 1961
C) 1972
D) 1980

Answer
B) 1961

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

Answer
B) Dr. Abdus Salam

What is the primary function of SUPARCO?
A) Missile development
B) Space research and satellite development
C) Nuclear energy production
D) Deep-sea exploration

Answer
B) Space research and satellite development

Which was Pakistan’s first satellite?
A) Paksat-1
B) PakSat-MM1
C) Badr-1
D) PRSS-1

Answer
C) Badr-1

When was Pakistan’s first satellite Badr-1 launched?
A) 1980
B) 1990
C) 1995
D) 2001

Answer
B) 1990

Which country helped Pakistan launch Badr-1?
A) USA
B) China
C) Russia
D) France

Answer
C) Russia

Which Pakistani satellite was launched in 2011 for communication purposes?
A) PRSS-1
B) Paksat-1R
C) Badr-2
D) PakSat-MM1

Answer
B) Paksat-1R

Which country assisted Pakistan in launching Paksat-1R?
A) USA
B) China
C) Russia
D) UK

Answer
B) China

What is the main purpose of PRSS-1?
A) Military surveillance
B) Earth observation
C) Weather forecasting
D) Space exploration

Answer
B) Earth observation

In which year was PRSS-1 launched?
A) 2015
B) 2018
C) 2020
D) 2022

Answer
B) 2018

Where is SUPARCO’s headquarters located?
A) Lahore
B) Islamabad
C) Karachi
D) Peshawar

Answer
C) Karachi

Which international space agency has collaborated with SUPARCO?
A) NASA
B) CNSA (China)
C) ESA (Europe)
D) ISRO (India)

Answer
B) CNSA (China)

What is the main objective of Pakistan’s space policy?
A) Military applications
B) Space tourism
C) Scientific research and development
D) Exporting satellites

Answer
C) Scientific research and development

Which Pakistani satellite is used for remote sensing applications?
A) Paksat-1R
B) PRSS-1
C) Badr-2
D) PakSat-MM1

Answer
B) PRSS-1

What is the expected year for Pakistan’s first astronaut mission?
A) 2024
B) 2025
C) 2030
D) 2040

Answer
B) 2025

Which country is expected to train Pakistan’s first astronaut?
A) Russia
B) USA
C) China
D) UAE

Answer
C) China

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

Answer
C) Disaster monitoring and land mapping

Which government department oversees SUPARCO?
A) Ministry of Science and Technology
B) Ministry of Defense
C) Ministry of Information
D) Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Answer
A) Ministry of Science and Technology

How does SUPARCO contribute to disaster management?
A) Forecasting earthquakes
B) Monitoring floods and landslides
C) Preventing cyclones
D) Managing epidemics

Answer
B) Monitoring floods and landslides

Which Pakistani city hosts a major SUPARCO research facility?
A) Lahore
B) Islamabad
C) Karachi
D) Quetta

Answer
B) Islamabad

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

Answer
B) Satellite self-sufficiency

Which country launched Pakistan’s first remote sensing satellite?
A) USA
B) China
C) Russia
D) France

Answer
B) China

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

Answer
B) Budget constraints

Which global organization does SUPARCO collaborate with for space research?
A) UNOOSA
B) WHO
C) WTO
D) IMF

Answer
A) UNOOSA

What is the primary function of PakSat-1R?
A) Weather forecasting
B) Communications and broadcasting
C) Military surveillance
D) Scientific research

Answer
B) Communications and broadcasting

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

Answer
A) Manned space mission

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

Answer
C) Monitoring deforestation and pollution

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

Answer
C) National Space Security Program

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