UPSC 2015 › Science & Technology › Space Technology & Astronomy

2 questions · 2015 · answers as per the UPSC key

Take test Free Study this topic: Science and Technology
All years of Space Technology & Astronomy · Full UPSC 2015 paper
UPSC 2015 · Q45 · Science & Technology › Space Technology & Astronomy · Save

The term ‘Goldilocks Zone’ is often seen in the news in the context of

(a) the limits of habitable zone above the surface of the Earth
(b) regions inside the Earth where shale gas is available
(c) search for the Earth-like planets in outer space
(d) search for meteorites containing precious metals
Show answer
Answer: (c) search for the Earth-like planets in outer space
UPSC 2015 · Q71 · Science & Technology › Space Technology & Astronomy · Save

In which of the following activities are Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites used?

  1. Assessment of crop productivity
  2. Locating groundwater resources
  3. Mineral exploration
  4. Telecommunications
  5. Traffic studies

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 4 and 5 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Show answer
Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3 only