[1] What does PSLV stand for?

a) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle

b) Planetary Science and Life Vehicle

c) Polar Satellite Life Vehicle

d) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle

[2] What is the primary role of PSLV in India's space program?

a) To launch communication satellites

b) To launch remote sensing satellites

c) To launch interplanetary missions

d) To launch manned missions

[3] How many stages does the PSLV have?

a) 2

b) 3

c) 4

d) 5

[4] What is the maximum payload capacity of the PSLV?

a) 1,100 kg

b) 1,500 kg

c) 2,000 kg

d) 2,500 kg

[5] What is the difference between the PSLV and the GSLV?

a) The PSLV is a solid-fueled launch vehicle and the GSLV is a liquid-fueled launch vehicle

b) The PSLV is a heavy-lift launch vehicle and the GSLV is a medium-lift launch vehicle

c) The PSLV is used for launching communication satellites and the GSLV is used for launching remote sensing satellites

d) The PSLV is used for launching interplanetary missions and the GSLV is used for launching manned missions

[6] What is the difference between the PSLV-C and the PSLV-XL?

a) The PSLV-C is a smaller version of the PSLV and the PSLV-XL is a larger version

b) The PSLV-C is a more powerful version of the PSLV and the PSLV-XL is a less powerful version

c) The PSLV-C is used for launching communication satellites and the PSLV-XL is used for launching remote sensing satellites

d) The PSLV-C is used for launching interplanetary missions and the PSLV-XL is used for launching manned missions

[7] Which of the following satellites has been successfully launched by PSLV?

a) Chandrayaan-1

b) Mangalyaan

c) GSAT-11

d) All of the above

[8] What is the difference between the PSLV-CA and the PSLV-G?

a) The PSLV-CA is a modified version of the PSLV and the PSLV-G is a more advanced version

b) The PSLV-CA is used for launching communication satellites and the PSLV-G is used for launching remote sensing satellites

c) The PSLV-CA is used for launching interplanetary missions and the PSLV-G is used for launching manned missions

d) The PSLV-CA is a core alone version of the PSLV and the PSLV-G is a full version

[9] What is the difference between the PSLV-QL and the PSLV-QL?

a) The PSLV-QL is a modified version of the PSLV and the PSLV-QL is a more advanced version

b) The PSLV-QL is used for launching communication satellites and the PSLV-QL is used for launching remote sensing satellites

c) The PSLV-QL is used for launching interplanetary missions and the PSLV-QL is used for launching manned missions

d) The PSLV-QL is a quad launch version of the PSLV and the PSLV-QL is a quick launch version

[10] What is the difference between the PSLV-DL and the PSLV-DL?

a) The PSLV-DL is a modified version of the PSLV and the PSLV-DL is a more advanced version

b) The PSLV-DL is used for launching small payloads and the PSLV-DL is used for launching large payloads

c) The PSLV-DL is used for launching domestic payloads and the PSLV-DL is used for launching international payloads

d) The PSLV-DL is a dual launch version of the PSLV and the PSLV-DL is a dedicated launch version

Answers:

1. a
2. b
3. d
4. b
5. a
6. a
7. d
8. d
9. a
10. b

Reasoning:

1. PSLV stands for Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle
2. PSLV is primarily used to launch remote sensing satellites
3. PSLV has 4 stages
4. PSLV has a maximum payload capacity of 1,500 kg
5. PSLV is a solid-fueled launch vehicle while GSLV is a liquid-fueled launch vehicle
6. PSLV-C is a smaller version of PSLV while PSLV-XL is a larger version
7. All of the satellites mentioned have been successfully launched by PSLV
8. PSLV-CA is a core alone version of PSLV while PSLV-G is a full version
9. PSLV-QL is a quad launch version of PSLV while PSLV-QL is a quick launch version
10. PSLV-DL is used for launching small payloads while PSLV-DL is used for launching large payloads.