Multiple choice

Below are given frequency bands along with the service to which they are allotted. Which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?1. 0-87.5 MHz – Marine and aeronautical navigation

  1. 87.5-108 MHz – Satellite and radar communication
  2. 109-173 MHz– FM broadcast

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 3

  4. All three
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The National Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP) forms the basis for development and manufacturing of wireless equipment and spectrum utilization in the country. Frequency bands allocated to various types of radio services in India are as follows –

(i) 0-87.5 MHz is used for marine and aeronautical navigation, short and medium wave radio, amateur (ham) radio and cordless phones.

(ii) 87.5-108 MHz is used for FM radio broadcasts
(iii) 109-173 MHz Used for Satellite communication, aeronautical navigation and outdoor broadcast vans
(iv) 174-230 MHz not allocated.
(v) 230-450 MHz Used for Satellite communication, aeronautical navigation and outdoor broadcast vans (vi) 450-585 MHz Not allocated.

 

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