Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2019 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
Rockets are designed to carry:
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (D) All of these
Rockets are versatile launch vehicles designed to carry various types of cargo into space, including:
(A) Payloads – This is a general term for any cargo that a rocket carries. Payloads can include equipment, supplies, experiments, or any material intended for space missions.
(B) Scientific instruments – Rockets carry scientific instruments for research purposes, such as telescopes, sensors, and experimental equipment to study space, Earth’s atmosphere, or conduct scientific experiments in microgravity.
(C) Satellites – One of the primary uses of rockets is to launch satellites into orbit for purposes like communication, weather monitoring, navigation (GPS), Earth observation, and scientific research.
Additional payloads rockets can carry
- Human crew (astronauts/cosmonauts)
- Space station supplies and equipment
- Probes for planetary exploration
- Commercial cargo
