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Space Exploration and Astronomy

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Review significant milestones in space exploration, including artificial satellites, reusable space shuttles, and historic lunar landings. This topic also covers astronomical phenomena and telescopic observations. Such scientific general knowledge is commonly tested in SSC, railways, and banking examinations.

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Space Exploration and Astronomy Questions

Multiple choice

In the TV series "Star Trek: The Next Generation", what is the name of the alien species that is known for its telepathic abilities?

  1. The Vulcans

  2. The Klingons

  3. The Romulans

  4. The Borg
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Explanation

The Vulcans are an alien species from the TV series "Star Trek: The Next Generation". They are known for their telepathic abilities, which allow them to communicate with each other and other species without using words.

Multiple choice

In the movie "Arrival", what is the name of the alien species that arrives on Earth and communicates with humans using a complex language?

  1. The Heptapods

  2. The Heptapods

  3. The Heptapods

  4. The Heptapods
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A,B,C,D Correct answer
Explanation

The Heptapods are an alien species from the movie "Arrival". They arrive on Earth and communicate with humans using a complex language that is based on circular symbols.

Multiple choice

In the TV series "Farscape", what is the name of the alien species that is known for its ability to communicate with other species through a process called "neural linking"?

  1. The Sebaceans

  2. The Sebaceans

  3. The Sebaceans

  4. The Sebaceans
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Explanation

The Sebaceans are an alien species from the TV series "Farscape". They are known for their ability to communicate with other species through a process called "neural linking", which allows them to share thoughts and emotions.

Multiple choice

In the TV series "Babylon 5", what is the name of the alien species that is known for its ability to communicate with other species through a form of telepathy called "the Voice of the Prophets"?

  1. The Vorlons

  2. The Vorlons

  3. The Vorlons

  4. The Vorlons
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Explanation

The Vorlons are an alien species from the TV series "Babylon 5". They are known for their ability to communicate with other species through a form of telepathy called "the Voice of the Prophets".

Multiple choice

In the TV series "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine", what is the name of the alien species that is known for its ability to communicate with other species through a form of telepathy called "the Link"?

  1. The Trill

  2. The Trill

  3. The Trill

  4. The Trill
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Explanation

The Trill are an alien species from the TV series "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine". They are known for their ability to communicate with other species through a form of telepathy called "the Link".

Multiple choice

In the TV series "Stargate SG-1", what is the name of the alien species that is known for its ability to communicate with other species through a form of telepathy called "the Goa'uld"?

  1. The Goa'uld

  2. The Goa'uld

  3. The Goa'uld

  4. The Goa'uld
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A,B,C,D Correct answer
Explanation

The Goa'uld are an alien species from the TV series "Stargate SG-1". They are known for their ability to communicate with other species through a form of telepathy called "the Goa'uld".

Multiple choice

What is the primary mirror of the Hubble Space Telescope made of?

  1. Glass

  2. Gold

  3. Silver

  4. Beryllium
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The primary mirror of the Hubble Space Telescope is made of beryllium, which is a lightweight and stiff metal.

Multiple choice

How many times has the Hubble Space Telescope been serviced by astronauts?

  1. 5

  2. 7

  3. 9

  4. 11
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Explanation

The Hubble Space Telescope has been serviced by astronauts five times, in 1993, 1997, 1999, 2002, and 2009.

Multiple choice

What is the expected lifespan of the Hubble Space Telescope?

  1. 10 years

  2. 20 years

  3. 30 years

  4. 40 years
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Hubble Space Telescope was originally designed to have a lifespan of 15 years, but it has been extended to 30 years through servicing missions.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hubble Space Telescope's successor?

  1. James Webb Space Telescope

  2. Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

  3. Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The James Webb Space Telescope is the Hubble Space Telescope's successor, and it is scheduled to launch in 2022.

Multiple choice

Which space mission was specifically designed to search for evidence of past or present life on Mars?

  1. Voyager 1

  2. Cassini-Huygens

  3. Curiosity

  4. Hubble Space Telescope
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Curiosity rover mission was specifically designed to search for evidence of past or present life on Mars.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the radio telescope array used to search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI)?

  1. Allen Telescope Array

  2. Very Large Array

  3. Atacama Large Millimeter Array

  4. Square Kilometer Array
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Explanation

The Allen Telescope Array is a radio telescope array used to search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI).

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the search for extraterrestrial intelligence?

  1. Astrobiology

  2. SETI

  3. Xenobiology

  4. Exobiology
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B Correct answer
Explanation

SETI stands for Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence.

Multiple choice

Which space probe was the first to successfully land on Mars?

  1. Viking 1

  2. Spirit

  3. Opportunity

  4. Curiosity
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Explanation

Viking 1 was the first space probe to successfully land on Mars.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mission that successfully landed the first humans on the Moon?

  1. Apollo 11

  2. Apollo 12

  3. Apollo 13

  4. Apollo 14
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Explanation

Apollo 11 was the mission that successfully landed the first humans on the Moon.