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Phase modulation is commonly-used for data transmission mainly because
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A. phase can be varied from + 180° to 180°
B. it is resistant to the effects of noise
C. demodulation is very easy
D. it gives highest data rates that can be transmitted over a given channel
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it is resistant to the effects of noise
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1. Geosynchronous communication satellites travel around the earth in circular orbits with a forward speed of about __________ km/h.
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A. 11200
B. 0
C. 36000
D. 22800
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Correct Answer: 11200
2. India's Polar Satellite Launch vehicle (PSLV) to be ready in 1991 is designed to launch 1000 kg spacecraft into __________ orbit.
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A. geostationary
B. equatorial
C. polar
D. sun-synchronous polar
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Correct Answer: sun-synchronous polar
3. In satellite communication, highly directional antennas are used to
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A. direct the spot beam to a particular region of space on Earth
B. strengthen the beam to overcome the cosmic noise
C. make corrections in change of polarisation of the beam
D. select a particular channel in transmission and reception
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Correct Answer: direct the spot beam to a particular region of space on Earth
4. The expression for satellite link frequencies such as 4/6 GHz denotes that
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A. 4 GHz is the up-link and 6 GHz is the down-link frequency
B. 4 GHz is the down-link and 6 GHz is the up-link frequency
C. the system operates at a mean frequency of 5 GHz
D. one frequency is used as a back up for the other
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Correct Answer: 4 GHz is the down-link and 6 GHz is the up-link frequency
5. Most of the communication satellites are stationed to the West of their service areas in order to reduce their
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A. eclipse period
B. loss of power
C. battery power provision
D. mass of station-keeping fuel
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Correct Answer: battery power provision
6. When a communication satellite passes into Earth's shadow, its temperature drops to about __________ ° K.
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A. 273
B. 243
C. 170
D. 123
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Correct Answer: 123
7. Point out the false statement.
Launching of geostationary experimental communication satellite has helped India to gain experience in
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A. Building, for the time, a body-stabilized geosynchronous communication satellite with its own apogee propulsion and control systems
B. Attitude control and station management operations for a geostationary satellite
C. Building launching rocket Ariane for putting APPLE in orbit
D. Domestic communications on an experimental basis
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Correct Answer: Building launching rocket Ariane for putting APPLE in orbit
8. APPLE was into orbit on 19 th June 1981 by European Space Agency (ESA) from
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A. Cape Canaveral in Florida
B. Kourou in French Guyana
C. Canarvon in Western Australia
D. Bangalore in South India
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Correct Answer: Kourou in French Guyana
9. Master control facility (MCF) for INSAT-2 series satellites is located at
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A. Madras
B. New Delhi
C. Leh
D. Hassan
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Correct Answer: Hassan
10. A telephone user while talking to a person via a satellite has to wait for reply for about __________ millisecond.
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A. 100
B. 270
C. 470
D. 540
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Correct Answer: 540
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