Space Applications Centre (SAC)

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about the Space Applications Centre (SAC), a prominent organization in the field of space technology and applications in India.
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In which city is the Space Applications Centre (SAC) headquartered?

  1. Ahmedabad

  2. Bengaluru

  3. Hyderabad

  4. Mumbai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

SAC is headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

When was the Space Applications Centre (SAC) established?

  1. 1972

  2. 1975

  3. 1980

  4. 1985


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

SAC was established in 1972 under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

What is the primary objective of the Space Applications Centre (SAC)?

  1. Space Exploration

  2. Satellite Communication

  3. Remote Sensing

  4. Space Science


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

SAC's primary objective is to develop and utilize space technology for remote sensing applications.

Which of the following is not a major area of expertise for the Space Applications Centre (SAC)?

  1. Satellite Meteorology

  2. Oceanography

  3. Cartography

  4. Planetary Science


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

SAC's expertise lies in remote sensing applications, not planetary science.

What is the name of the first Indian remote sensing satellite developed by the Space Applications Centre (SAC)?

  1. IRS-1A

  2. IRS-1B

  3. IRS-1C

  4. IRS-1D


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

IRS-1A was the first Indian remote sensing satellite launched in 1988.

What is the primary application of the Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites developed by the Space Applications Centre (SAC)?

  1. Weather Forecasting

  2. Mineral Exploration

  3. Agriculture Monitoring

  4. Disaster Management


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

IRS satellites are primarily used for agriculture monitoring and crop yield estimation.

Which of the following is not a major application of remote sensing technology developed by the Space Applications Centre (SAC)?

  1. Forestry Management

  2. Urban Planning

  3. Water Resources Management

  4. Oil and Gas Exploration


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oil and gas exploration is not a major application of remote sensing technology developed by SAC.

What is the name of the advanced remote sensing satellite series developed by the Space Applications Centre (SAC)?

  1. RISAT

  2. OCEANSAT

  3. CARTOSAT

  4. INSAT


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

RISAT (Radar Imaging Satellite) is an advanced remote sensing satellite series developed by SAC.

Which of the following is not a major application of the RISAT satellite series developed by the Space Applications Centre (SAC)?

  1. Agriculture Monitoring

  2. Forestry Management

  3. Disaster Management

  4. Oceanography


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture monitoring is not a major application of the RISAT satellite series.

What is the name of the satellite-based navigation system developed by the Space Applications Centre (SAC)?

  1. NAVIC

  2. GPS

  3. GLONASS

  4. BeiDou


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NAVIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) is the satellite-based navigation system developed by SAC.

Which of the following is not a major application of the NAVIC satellite navigation system developed by the Space Applications Centre (SAC)?

  1. Road Transportation

  2. Aviation

  3. Marine Navigation

  4. Precision Agriculture


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Precision agriculture is not a major application of the NAVIC satellite navigation system.

What is the name of the Earth observation satellite series developed by the Space Applications Centre (SAC) for high-resolution imaging?

  1. CARTOSAT

  2. RISAT

  3. OCEANSAT

  4. INSAT


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

CARTOSAT (Cartography Satellite) is the Earth observation satellite series developed by SAC for high-resolution imaging.

Which of the following is not a major application of the CARTOSAT satellite series developed by the Space Applications Centre (SAC)?

  1. Urban Planning

  2. Disaster Management

  3. Forestry Management

  4. Weather Forecasting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Weather forecasting is not a major application of the CARTOSAT satellite series.

What is the name of the satellite series developed by the Space Applications Centre (SAC) for oceanographic studies?

  1. OCEANSAT

  2. CARTOSAT

  3. RISAT

  4. INSAT


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

OCEANSAT (Ocean Satellite) is the satellite series developed by SAC for oceanographic studies.

Which of the following is not a major application of the OCEANSAT satellite series developed by the Space Applications Centre (SAC)?

  1. Ocean Color Monitoring

  2. Sea Surface Temperature Measurement

  3. Marine Fisheries Management

  4. Weather Forecasting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Weather forecasting is not a major application of the OCEANSAT satellite series.

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