PSLV C-34 Launch By ISRO : A Milestone

1) For which of the following reasons does the launch of PSLV C-34 (XL) rocket holds significance?

a) Multiple satellite launches through a single rocket.
b) World record of maximum satellite launches in a single mission.
c) Both a and b
d) Neither a nor b

2) Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to launch of multiple satellites through PSLV C-34 rocket?

a) The rocket has injected 20 satellites into Polar sun-synchronous orbits.
b) 17 foreign satellites were launched in this mission.
c) ISRO has ignited 4th stage of the rocket twice in this mission.
d) All of the above.

3) The Indian satellites launched through this missions were:

i) Cartosat-2
ii) Sathyabamasat
iii) Swayam
iv) LAPAN

a) i and iii only
b) All of the above
c) i, ii and iii only
d) i, ii and iv only

4) The 725.5 kg Cartosat-2 satellite was launched in this mission. Which of the following statements is correct with respect to Cartosat series satellites?

a) These are earth observation satellites.
b) The imagery of these satellites would be useful for cartographic application, coastal land use and regulation and road networking.
c) Both a and b
d) Neither a nor b

Answers

1) a. In 2014, Russian Dnepr rocket launched a record 37 satellites in a single mission.
2) d
3) c
4) c