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Space Security and Missile Defense

Description: This quiz covers the topic of Space Security and Missile Defense, focusing on India's role and capabilities in these areas.
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Which Indian space agency is responsible for developing and launching satellites for various applications, including national security?

  1. ISRO

  2. DRDO

  3. HAL

  4. NTRO


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the primary space agency of India, responsible for developing and launching satellites for various applications, including national security.

What is the name of India's first dedicated military satellite?

  1. GSAT-7

  2. GSAT-6

  3. INSAT-4A

  4. RISAT-2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

GSAT-7 is India's first dedicated military satellite, launched in 2013. It provides secure communication and data relay services to the Indian Armed Forces.

Which Indian missile defense system is designed to intercept and destroy incoming ballistic missiles?

  1. Prithvi Air Defense System

  2. Akash Missile System

  3. S-400 Triumf

  4. Advanced Air Defense System


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Advanced Air Defense System (AADS) is India's indigenous missile defense system designed to intercept and destroy incoming ballistic missiles.

What is the name of India's space-based missile early warning system?

  1. DRDO NETRA

  2. GSAT-7

  3. INSAT-3D

  4. RISAT-2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

DRDO NETRA is India's space-based missile early warning system, designed to detect and track ballistic missile launches.

Which Indian satellite is used for providing real-time intelligence and surveillance data to the Indian Armed Forces?

  1. Cartosat-2

  2. RISAT-2

  3. INSAT-3D

  4. GSAT-7


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

RISAT-2 is an Indian radar imaging satellite used for providing real-time intelligence and surveillance data to the Indian Armed Forces.

What is the name of India's first anti-satellite weapon system?

  1. ASAT

  2. Prithvi Air Defense System

  3. Akash Missile System

  4. S-400 Triumf


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India successfully tested its first anti-satellite weapon system (ASAT) in 2019, demonstrating its capability to destroy satellites in low Earth orbit.

Which Indian space agency is responsible for developing and operating India's space-based assets for national security purposes?

  1. ISRO

  2. DRDO

  3. HAL

  4. NTRO


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) is responsible for developing and operating India's space-based assets for national security purposes.

What is the name of India's first dedicated military communications satellite?

  1. GSAT-7

  2. GSAT-6

  3. INSAT-4A

  4. RISAT-2


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

GSAT-6 is India's first dedicated military communications satellite, launched in 2015. It provides secure communication services to the Indian Armed Forces.

Which Indian missile defense system is designed to intercept and destroy incoming cruise missiles?

  1. Prithvi Air Defense System

  2. Akash Missile System

  3. S-400 Triumf

  4. Advanced Air Defense System


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Akash Missile System is an Indian surface-to-air missile system designed to intercept and destroy incoming cruise missiles.

What is the name of India's space-based navigation system?

  1. NavIC

  2. GPS

  3. GLONASS

  4. Beidou


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) is India's space-based navigation system, providing accurate positioning and navigation services.

Which Indian satellite is used for providing high-resolution imagery for military applications?

  1. Cartosat-2

  2. RISAT-2

  3. INSAT-3D

  4. GSAT-7


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cartosat-2 is an Indian earth observation satellite used for providing high-resolution imagery for military applications.

What is the name of India's first dedicated military weather satellite?

  1. INSAT-3D

  2. GSAT-7

  3. INSAT-4A

  4. RISAT-2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

INSAT-3D is India's first dedicated military weather satellite, launched in 2013. It provides real-time weather data and imagery for military operations.

Which Indian missile defense system is designed to intercept and destroy incoming aircraft?

  1. Prithvi Air Defense System

  2. Akash Missile System

  3. S-400 Triumf

  4. Advanced Air Defense System


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Prithvi Air Defense System is an Indian surface-to-air missile system designed to intercept and destroy incoming aircraft.

What is the name of India's first dedicated military reconnaissance satellite?

  1. Cartosat-2

  2. RISAT-2

  3. INSAT-3D

  4. GSAT-7


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

RISAT-2 is an Indian radar imaging satellite used for providing high-resolution imagery for military reconnaissance purposes.

Which Indian space agency is responsible for developing and operating India's space-based assets for scientific and research purposes?

  1. ISRO

  2. DRDO

  3. HAL

  4. NTRO


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is responsible for developing and operating India's space-based assets for scientific and research purposes.

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