Chapter 11: Importance of Space Programme
Multiple Choice Questions Bank
The main purpose of a space program is to:
- (a) Develop weapons
- (b) Explore outer space
- (c) Enhance agriculture
- (d) Promote tourism
2. Which organization is primarily responsible for space exploration in Pakistan?
- (a) SUPARCO
- (b) NESCOM
- (c) PIA
- (d) PTCL
3. SUPARCO stands for:
- (a) Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission
- (b) Space and Upper Analysis Research Commission
- (c) Scientific and Upper Atmosphere Research Council
- (d) Space and Urban Research Center
4. The first artificial satellite launched by Pakistan was:
- (a) PakSat-1R
- (b) Badr-1
- (c) Aryabhata
- (d) Sputnik
5. Pakistan’s first satellite, Badr-1, was launched in:
- (a) 1990
- (b) 2000
- (c) 1980
- (d) 1996
6. The launch of Badr-1 took place from:
- (a) Pakistan
- (b) United States
- (c) China
- (d) Russia
7. Which satellite was launched by Pakistan in 2011?
- (a) Badr-B
- (b) PakSat-1R
- (c) Badr-1
- (d) Badr-A
8. One of the major benefits of the space program is:
- (a) Improved agriculture
- (b) Enhanced national defense
- (c) Reduced pollution
- (d) Better sports facilities
9. Satellites are used for:
- (a) Monitoring weather
- (b) Communication
- (c) Military purposes
- (d) All of the above
10. Space exploration helps scientists understand:
- (a) The human brain
- (b) Earth’s climate and atmosphere
- (c) Oceans
- (d) Forests
11. Pakistan’s nuclear program was started in:
- (a) 1947
- (b) 1972
- (c) 1980
- (d) 1998
12. Pakistan conducted its first nuclear test in:
- (a) Chagai, 1998
- (b) Karachi, 1998
- (c) Islamabad, 2000
- (d) Chagai, 2001
13. The primary purpose of Pakistan’s nuclear power program is:
- (a) Defense only
- (b) Energy production and defense
- (c) Agriculture
- (d) Industrial development
14. Pakistan’s space program focuses on:
- (a) Developing sports facilities
- (b) Space exploration, weather monitoring, and communication
- (c) Building railways
- (d) Advancing agricultural production
15. Which organization manages Pakistan’s nuclear power plants?
- (a) SUPARCO
- (b) PAEC (Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission)
- (c) NUST
- (d) PTCL
16. PakSat-1R is mainly used for:
- (a) Military purposes
- (b) Communication and broadcasting
- (c) Agriculture
- (d) Space research
17. The main fuel used in nuclear power plants is:
- (a) Coal
- (b) Uranium
- (c) Water
- (d) Natural gas
18. A major advantage of nuclear power is:
- (a) Low cost of fuel
- (b) Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
- (c) High employment opportunities
- (d) Rapid cooling of the atmosphere
19. Pakistan’s first nuclear power plant was established in:
- (a) Karachi
- (b) Lahore
- (c) Islamabad
- (d) Quetta
20. Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (KANUPP) started operations in:
- (a) 1972
- (b) 1998
- (c) 1985
- (d) 2000
21. The technology for Pakistan’s nuclear program was mainly developed:
- (a) Domestically
- (b) By importing from other countries
- (c) In collaboration with the United Nations
- (d) With the help of the World Bank
22. Space technology can help in disaster management by:
- (a) Providing communication and weather forecasting data
- (b) Increasing agricultural production
- (c) Reducing pollution
- (d) Controlling floods directly
23. Which of the following is a benefit of nuclear power?
- (a) Unlimited fuel resources
- (b) Low operational costs
- (c) No environmental risks
- (d) Renewable energy source
24. Nuclear power plants produce:
- (a) Carbon dioxide
- (b) Greenhouse gases
- (c) Radioactive waste
- (d) No waste
25. The space program in Pakistan also contributes to:
- (a) Urban development
- (b) National security and defense
- (c) Agricultural exports
- (d) Industrial waste management
Answer Key
1. (b)
2. (a)
3. (a)
4. (b)
5. (a)
6. (c)
7. (b)
8. (b)
9. (d)
10. (b)
11. (b)
12. (a)
13. (b)
14. (b)
15. (b)
16. (b)
17. (b)
18. (b)
19. (a)
20. (a)
21. (a)
22. (a)
23. (b)
24. (c)
25. (b)
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This set of questions is designed to align with the BISE, Gujranwala standards, covering the importance of the space and nuclear programs. Let me know if you need additional questions or if there are specific areas you want to explore in more detail!