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MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Subject: Satellite and Mobile Communication (188112/238112)

Branch: Electronics and Telecommunication/ Electronics and Communication Engg.
Class: BE
Semester: VIII
Q1 A television (TV) transmission is an example of which type of transmission?
a) Simplex
b) Half duplex
c) Full duplex
d) None of the above
Ans: a
Q2 INTELSAT stands?
a) International Telecommunications Satellite
b) India Telecommunications Satellite
c) Inter Telecommunications Satellite
Ans: a
Q3 Kepler’s first law states?
a) The path followed by a satellite around the primary will be an ellipse.
b) The path followed by a satellite around the primary will be an circle.
c) The path followed by a satellite around the primary will be an sphere
Ans: a
Q4 For an elliptical orbit?
a) 1<e< 0
b) e=0
c) e=1
Ans: a
Q5 Kepler’s second law states?
a) If t2-t1=t4-t3, then A12=A34.
b) If t2+t1 = t4+t3, then A12=A34.
c) If t2/t1=t4/t3, then A12=A34.
Ans: a
Q6 Calculate the radius of a circular orbit for which the period is 1 day?
a) 42.241Km
b) 42.241m
c) 4.241Km
d) 2.241Km
Ans: a
Q7 Apogee?
a) The point farthest from earth
b) The point nearest from earth
c) The point smallest from earth
Ans: a
Q8 Perigee?
b) The point longest from earth
c) The point closest approach to earth
Ans: c
Q9 Ascending node?
a) The point where the orbit crosses the equatorial plane going from south to north
Ans: a
Q10 Argument of perigee?
a) The angle from ascending node to perigee, measured in the orbital plane at the earth’s
center, in the direction of satellite motion.
Ans: a
Q11 True anomaly?
a) The true anomaly is the angle from perigee to the satellite position, measured at the earth’s
center.
Ans: a
Q12 The down link frequency in the C band transponder is
(A) 6 GHz
(B) 4 GHz
(C) 14 GHz
(D) 11 GHz
Ans: b
Q13 The carrier to noise ratio for a satellite depends upon
(A) Effective Isotropic Radiated power
(B) Bandwidth.
(C) Free space path losses
(D) All of them
Ans: d
Q14 What is application of satellite systems?
a) whether forecasting
b) Terrestrial communication
c) point to point communication
Ans: a
Q15 Mention the different services of satellite systems.
a) Broadcasting satellite services
b) Signal transmission
c) Information transmission
Ans: a
Q16 Define Polar-orbiting Satellites.
(a) Polar orbiting Satellites orbit the earth in such a way as to cover the north & south Polar
Regions.
b) Orbiting Satellites orbit the earth in such a way as to cover the east & west Polar Regions
c) Either (a) & (b)
Ans: a
Q17 Mention the apogee height.
(a) ra = a(1+e), Ha =R-ra
(b) ) ra = a(1+e), Ha =R-rp
(c) ) ra = a(1+e), Ha = ra-R
(d) None of above
Ans: a
Q18 Mention the perigee height.
(a) rp = a(1+e), Hp =R-rp
(b) ) rp = a(1+e), Ha =R-ra
(c) ) rp = a(1+e), Ha = rp-R
(d) None of above
Ans: a
Q19 Mention the Julian dates.
(a) JD = JD010 + day number + Utday
(a) JD = JD010 + Utday
(a) JD = JD010 + day number
(d) None of above
Ans: a
Q20 What is sideral time?
(a) Sideral time is time measured relative to the fixed stars. It will be seen that one complete
rotation sideral time relative to the sun .This is because the earth moves in its orbit around the
sun.
(b) Sideral time is time measured relative to the variable stars. It will be seen that one
complete rotation sideral time relative to the sun .This is because the earth moves in its orbit
around the sun.
(c) Sideral time is time measured relative to the fixed stars. It will be seen that one complete
rotation sideral time relative to the moon .This is because the earth moves in its orbit around
the moon.
(d) None of above
Ans: a
Q21 What is meant by azimuth angle?
(a) It is defined as the angle produced by intersection of local horizontal plane & the plane
passing through the earth station ,the satellite & center of earth.
(b) It is defined as the angle produced by intersection of local vertical plane & the plane
passing through the earth station ,the satellite & center of earth.
(c) It is defined as the angle produced by intersection of local horizontal plane & center of
earth.
(d) None of above
Ans: a
Q22 What is an polar antenna?
(a) A single actuator is used which moves the antenna in a circular arc ie known as polar
mount antenna.
(b) An double actuator is used which moves the antenna in a circular arc ie known as polar
mount antenna.
(c) A single actuator is used which moves the antenna in a elliptical arc ie known as polar
mount antenna.
(d) None of above
Ans: a
Q23 What is meant by transponder?
(a) In a communication satellite, the equipment which provides the connecting link between
the satellite’s transmit & receive antennas is referred to as the transponder.
(b) In a communication satellite, the equipment which provides the power supply is referred
to as the transponder.
(c) a & b
(d) None of above
Ans: a
Q24 What is meant by frequency reuse?
(a) The carrier with opposite senses of polarization may overlap in frequency this technique is
known as frequency reuse.
(b) The carrier with same senses of depolarization may overlap in frequency this technique is
known as frequency reuse.
(c) a & b
(d) None of above
Ans: a
Q25 Define S/N ratio.
(a) The S/N introduced in the preceding section is used to refer to the ratio of signal power to
noise power at the receiver output.This ratio is sometimes referred to as the post detector.
(b) The S/N introduced in the preceding section is used to refer to the ratio of signal power to
noise power at the receiver input. This ratio is sometimes referred to as the post detector.
(c) Either a or b.
(d) None of above
Ans: a
Q26 What is noise weighting?
(a) Improve the post detection signal to noise ratio is referred to as noise weighting.
(b) Improve the pre detection signal to noise ratio is referred to as noise weighting.
(c) Either a or b.
(d) None of above
Ans: a
Q27 Geo stationery satellites, once placed in their correct orbit, remain correctly positioned
until the lifetime of their equipment expires.
a) True
b) False
c) a & b
d) None
Ans: a
(c) Either a or b.
(d) None of above
Ans: a
Q29 Atmospheric drag has negligible effect on
(a). geostationary satellites
(b). MEO
(c). LEO
(d) None of these
Ans: a
Q30 Atmospheric drag has effect on
(a). geostationary satellites
(b). MEO
(c). LEO satellites below about 1000 km.
(d) None of these
Ans: c
Q31 The drag is greatest at the perigee?
(a) Because the drag is greatest at the perigee, the drag acts to reduce the velocity at this
point, with the result that the satellite does not reach the same apogee height on successive
revolutions.
(b) Because the drag is greatest at the perigee, the drag acts to increase the velocity at this
point, with the result that the satellite does reach the same apogee height on successive
revolutions.
(c). LEO satellites.
(d) None of these
Ans: a
Q32 The earth is not perfectly spherical?
(a). The earth is not perfectly spherical, there being an equatorial bulge and a flattening at the
poles
(b). The earth is perfectly spherical, there being an equatorial bulge and a flattening at the
poles
(c). LEO satellites.
(d) None of these
Ans: a
Q33 Conditions are required for an orbit to be geostationary:
(a) The satellite must travel eastward at the same rotational speed as the earth.
(b). The orbit must be circular.
(c). The inclination of the orbit must be zero.
(d). all of these
Ans: d
Q34 Is a loss of power of a satellite down link signal due to earth’s atmosphere.
a) Atmospheric loss
b) Radiation loss
c) RFI
d) Path loss
Ans: d
Q35 The angle subtended by earth at geostationary communication satellite is
a) 17.34°
b) 51.4°
c) 120°
d) 60°
Ans: a
Q36 A geostationary satellite is one which
a) hangs motionless in space about 36000 km about Earth.
b) travels around the Earth in 24 hours.
c) remains stationary above the Earth.
d) appears stationary to everybody on Earth
Ans: d
Q37 Assuming a minimum angle of elevation of 5°, a geosynchronous satellite remains in
line-of-sight for __________ percentage of Earth's surface.
a) 35
b) 100
c) 25
d) 0
Ans: c
Q38 In selecting a satellite system, the First determining factor is its.
a) EIRP
b) Antenna Size
c) Antenna Gain
d) Coverage A Sea
Ans: d
Q39 A satellite link uses different frequencies for receiving and transmitting in order to,
a) avoid interference from terrestrial microwave links
b) maximise antenna gain
c) minimise free-space losses
d) avoid interference between its powerful transmitted signal and weak in coming signal
Ans: d
Q40 Geosynchronous satellites are always launched in the equatorial plane because it is the
only plane,
a) 24-hour orbit
b) zero-gravity environs
c) global communication
d) stationary satellite
Ans: c
Q41 What is an TWTA?
(a) The TWTAS are widely used in transponder to provide the final output power required to the trans
tube & its power supplies.
(b) The TWTAS are widely used in transponder to provide the final input power required to the trans
(c) Either a or b.
(d) None of above
Ans: a
Q42 Define S/N ratio.
(a) The S/N introduced in the preceding section is used to refer to the ratio of signal power to noise
power at the receiver output.This ratio is sometimes referred to as the post detector.
(b) The S/N introduced in the preceding section is used to refer to the ratio of signal power to noise
power at the receiver input. This ratio is sometimes referred to as the post detector.
(c) Either a or b.
(d) None of above
Ans: a
(c) Either a or b.
(d) None of above
Ans: a
Q44 What is an EIRP?
(a) It is a measure of radiated or transmitted power of an antenna. It can be completed from the
antenna gain & the power fed to the antenna input.
(b) It is a measure of radiated or transmitted power of an antenna. It can be completed from the
antenna gain & the power fed from the antenna output.
(c) Either a or b.
(d) None of above
Ans: a
Q45 Write the equations of losses for clear sky conditions.
(a) Losses=(FSL)+(RFL)+(AML)+(AA)+(PL)
(b) Losses=(FSL)+(RFL)
(c) Losses=(FSL+(AML)+(AA)+(PL)
(d) None of above
Ans: a
Q46 What is an noise power spectral density?
(a) N0 = PN/BN=KTN joules
(b) N0 = BN/PN
(c) N0 = BN/PN =KTNB0 joules
(d) None of above
Ans: a
Q47 What are the types of antenna losses?
(a) sky noise
(b) Antenna losses
(c) sky noise , Antenna losses
(d) all of these
Ans: d
Q48 Define sky noise.
(a) It is a term used to describe the microwave radiation which is present throught out universe &
which appears to originate from matter in any form ,at finite temperature.
(b) It is a term used to describe the microwave radiation which is present throught out universe &
which appears to originate to matter in any form , at infinite temperature.
(c) It is a term used to describe the microwave radiation which appears to originate from matter from
any form , at infinite temperature.
(d) None of above
Ans: a
Q49 Write the equation of system noise factor.
(a) TS =Tant+ Te1+ (L-1)T0/G1+L(F-1)T0/G1
(b) TS =Tant+ Te1+(L-1)T0/G1
(c) TS =Tant+ L(F-1)T0/G1
(d) None of above
Ans: a
Q50 A satellite downlink at 12GHZ operates with a transmit power of 6w & an antenna gain of
48.2db. Calculate the EIRP in dBw.
(a) 56dBw
(b) 16dBw
(c) 56dB
(d) None of above
Ans: a
Q51 Write the equations of C/N ratio.
(a). C/N0=(EIRP)+(G/T)-LOSSES-(K) dBHz.
(b). C/N0=(EIRP)-LOSSES-(K) dBHz.
(c) C/N0=(EIRP)-LOSSES-(K) dB.
(d) None of these
Ans: a
Q52 [EIRP] is
(a) [EIRP] = [PS]+[G]dBW
(b). [EIRP] = [PS]+[G]dB
(c). The inclination of the orbit must be zero.
(d). none of these
Ans: a
Q53 [FSL]=?
(a) [FSL] =32.4+20 log r+20 log f
(b) [FSL] = 20 log r+20 log f
(c) [FSL] =32.4+20 log r+20 log (wavelength)
(d) none of these
Ans: a
Q54 [PR]=?
(a) [PR]=[EIRP]+[GR]-[FSL]
(b) [PR]=[EIRP]+[GR]
(c) [PR]=[EIRP]+[ FSL]
(d) none of these
Ans: a
Q55 The losses for clear-sky conditions are
(a) [LOSSES] =[FSL] +[RFL] +[AML] +[AA] +[PL]
(b) [LOSSES] =[FSL] +[AA] +[PL]
(c) [LOSSES] =[FSL] +[RFL] +[AML]
(d) none of these
Ans: a
Q56 The Link-Power Budget Equation?
(a) [PR] =[EIRP] +[GR] -[LOSSES]
(d) none of these
Ans: a
Q57 For a satellite circuit the individual link carrier-to-noise spectral density ratios are: uplink 100
dBHz; downlink 87 dBHz. Calculate the combined (C/N0) ratio.
(a) 86.79 dBHz
(b) 86.79 dB
(c) 6.79 dBHz
(d) none of these
Ans: a
Q58 The space segment will obviously include the satellites, but it also includes the ground facilities
needed to keep the satellites operational, these being referred to:
(a) As the tracking, telemetry, and command (TT&C) facilities.
(b) The earth station is receiving the signal and the satellite is transmitting it.
(c) signal transmission
(d) none of these
Ans: a
Q59 The uplink?
(a) The uplink of a satellite circuit is the one in which the earth station is transmitting the signal and
the satellite is receiving it.
(b) The uplink of a satellite circuit is the one in which the earth station is receiving the signal and the
satellite is transmitting it.
(d) none of these
Ans: a
Q60 =
a. = + − − − −
b. = + − − −
c. = + − − −
d. None of these
Ans: a
Model Question Paper
SUBJECT: SATELLITE COMUNICATION
BRANCH :E&TC
CLASS:BE
SEMESTER:VIII
Q.1 A television (TV) transmission is an example of which type of transmission?

a) Simplex
b) Half duplex
c) Full duplex
ANS A
Q.2.INTELSAT stands?
a)International Telecommunications Satellite
b)India Telecommunications Satellite
c)Inter Telecommunications Satellite
ANS A
Q.3.Kepler’s first law states?
a)The path followed by a satellite around the primary will be an ellipse.
ANS A
Q.4 Calculate the radius of a circular orbit for which the period is 1 day?
a) 42.241Km
b) 42.241m
c) 4.241Km
d) 2.241Km
ANS B
Q.5. Apogee?
b) The point nearest from earth
c) The point smallest from earth
ANS A
Q.6 Perigee?
ANS A
Q.7. Ascending node?
a) The point where the orbit crosses the equatorial plane going from south to
north
ANS B
Q.8.Argument of perigee?
a) The angle from ascending node to perigee, measured in the orbital plane at
the earth’s center, in the direction of satellite motion.
ANS C
Q.9. True anomaly?
a) The true anomaly is the angle from perigee to the satellite position, measured
at the earth’s center.
ANS B
Q.10. The down link frequency in the C band transponder is
(A) 6 GHz
(B) 4 GHz
(C) 14 GHz
(D) 11 GHz
ANS B
Q.11. The carrier to noise ratio for a satellite depends upon
(A) Effective Isotropic Radiated power
(B) Bandwidth.
(C) Free space path losses
(D) All of them
ANS D
Q.12. The multiple access technique suitable only for digital transmission is
(A) TDMA
(B)FDMA
(C)Both (A)and (B)
(D)Packet Access
ANS B
Q.13.What is application of satellite systems?
a) whether forecasting
b) Terrestrial communication
c) point to point communication
ANS A
Q.14. Mention the different services of satellite systems.
a)Broadcasting satellite services
b) Signal transmission
c) Information transmission
ANS A
Q.15. Define Polar-orbiting Satellites.
(a) Polar orbiting Satellites orbit the earth in such a way as to cover the north & south Polar
Regions.
b) Orbiting Satellites orbit the earth in such a way as to cover the east & west Polar Regions
c) Either (a) & (b)
ANS A
Q.16. Mention the apogee height.
(a) ra = a(1+e), Ha =R-ra
(b) ) ra = a(1+e), Ha =R-rp
(c) ) ra = a(1+e), Ha = ra-R
(d) None of above
ANS A
Q.17. Mention the perigee height.

(a) rp = a(1+e), Hp =R-rp
(b) rp = a(1+e), Ha =R-ra
(c) rp = a(1+e), Ha = rp-R
(d) None of above
ANS B
Q.18. Irregular gravitational force around the earth due to non-uniform mass distribution.
Earth’s magnetic field these effect is called as
a) Circular Perturbations
b) Eleptical Perturbations
c) Orbital Perturbations
ANS B
Q.19..Self-Generated Torques And Pressures Caused By Rf Radiation From The Antenna

These Effect Is Called As.
a) Circular Perturbations
b) Eleptical Perturbations
c) Orbital Perturbations
d) Non d) None of the above
ANS B
20. For a satellite circuit the carrier-to-noise ratios are uplink 23 dB, downlink 20 dB,
intermodulation 24 dB. Calculate the overall carrier- to-noise ratio in decibels.
a) 17.2dBHz
b) 86.79 dB
c) 6.79 dBHz
d)none of the above
ANS C
21) What is an polar antenna?
(a) A single actuator is used which moves the antenna in a circular arc ie known as polar
mount antenna.
(b) An double actuator is used which moves the antenna in a circular arc ie known as polar
mount antenna.
(c) A single actuator is used which moves the antenna in a elliptical arc ie known as polar
mount antenna.
(d) None of above
Ans a
22) What is declination?
a)The angle of tilt is often referred to as the declination which must not be confused with the
magnetic declination used in correcting compass readings.
b) The angle of tilt is often referred to as the declination which must be confused with the
magnetic declination used in correcting compass readings
c) The angle of tilt is often referred to as the declination which must not be confused with the
electric declination used in correcting compass readings.
d) None of above
Ans a
23)Define the terms in Eclipse.
(a) During equinox periods, the earth the sun & the satellite are in alignment with the result
that earth’ s shadow eclipses that satellite & the sunlight fails to reach the satellite solar cells.
(b) During equinox periods, the earth the sun & the satellite are in alignment with the result
that earth’ s shadow eclipses that satellite & the sunlight success to reach the satellite solar
cells.
(c) a & b
(d) None of above
Ans a
24) The eclipse effect is noticeable for periods………….
(a) The eclipse effect is noticeable for periods of about four weeks & the maximum daily
eclipse duration is about 1.20hours.
(b) The eclipse effect is noticeable for periods of about one weeks & the maximum daily
eclipse duration is about 12 hours.
(c) a & b
(d) None of above
Ans a
25) What is meant by transponder?
(a) In a communication satellite, the equipment which provides the connecting link between
the satellite’s transmit & receive antennas is referred to as the transponder.
(b) In a communication satellite, the equipment which provides the power supply is referred
to as the transponder.
(c) a & b
(d) None of above
Ans a
26) A satellite transponder receives a ___ beam width to ___ the amount of energy received.
In the downlink direction a ___ beam width is used to provide an adequately sized ___. a)
narrow; maximize; wide; footprint b) narrow; minimize wide; footprint c) wide; maximize;
wide; footprint d) none of these
Ans a
27) A satellite earth station has
a) Receiving facilites only
b) Transmitting only
c) A and C
d) A , c and attenuating
Ans c
28) The transponder forms one of the main sections of the payload, the other being:
(a) The antenna subsystems.
(b) The earth station is receiving the signal and the satellite is transmitting it.
(d) none of these
Ans a
29) The payload refers to:
A) The payload refers to the equipment used to pro-vide the service for which the satellite has
been launched.
B) Satellites can provide direct universal voice and data communications for handheld
terminals.
C) data communications
D) none of the above
Ans A
30) During eclipse, power is provided by two nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) long-life batteries,
which will deliver _______. (a) 800 W (b) 830 W (c) 880 W (d) None of these
Ans b
31) A satellite may carry ______ transponders.
(a) 32
(b) 41
(c) 24
(d) None of these
Ans a
32) A satellite signal transmitted from a satellite transponder to earth’s station is ……….
a. Uplink
b. Downlink
c. Terrestrial
d. Earthbound
Answer : b
33) The angle subtended by earth at geostationary communication satellite is ………..
a. 17.34°
b. 51.4°
c. 120°
d. 60°
Answer : a
34)The main disadvantages of the offset feed are that a stronger mechanical support is
required to maintain the reflector shape and because of the asymmetry, the cross-polarization
with a linear polarized feed is worse compared with the centre fed antenna.
1 true
2 false
ans true
35) Parabolic reflectors are widely used in satellite communications systems to enhance the
gain of antennas
1 true
2 false
Ans true
36)What is an OMT?
(a) The polarization seperation takes place in a device known as an ortho-coupler or
orthogonal
mode transducer.
(b) The polarization combiner takes place in a device known as an ortho-coupler or
orthogonal mode
transducer.
(c) Either a or b.
(d) None of above
Ans a
37)What is an TWTA?
(a) The TWTAS are widely used in transponder to provide the final output power required to
the
trans tube & its power supplies.
(b) The TWTAS are widely used in transponder to provide the final input power required to
the trans tube
& its power supplies.
(c) Either a or b.
(d) None of above
Ans a
38) Which antenna is used for sending back signals from satellite to earth?
a) Dipole antenna
b) Horn antenna
c) Yagi antenna
d) Chicken-mash a
Ans b
39. The Link-Power Budget Equation?
(a) [PR] =[EIRP] +[GR] -[LOSSES]

(d) none of the
Ans a
40) Primary source of power for satellite is
a) lead acid battery
b) nickel-cadmium battery
c) solar cells
d) regulated power supply
Ans C
41) The uplink?
(a) The uplink of a satellite circuit is the one in which the earth station is transmitting the
signal and the satellite is receiving it.
(b) The uplink of a satellite circuit is the one in which the earth station is receiving the signal
and the satellite is transmitting it.
(d) none of these
Ans a
42. 41. For a satellite circuit the individual link carrier-to-noise spectral density ratios are:
uplink 100 dBHz; downlink 87 dBHz. Calculate the combined (C/N0) ratio.
a)86.79 dBHz
b)89.79 dBHz
c)6.79 dBHz
d)none of these
43.The Telemetry, Tracking and Command (TT&C) Systems of a spacecraft provides the
most vital telecommunication link between a satellite and ground station.
1 true
2false
Ans True
44. Sun transit outage is an interruption in or distortion of geostationary satellite signals

caused by interference from solar radiation
1 true
2false
Ans True
45) The cross polar discrimination is defined as a ratio of the copolar component of the
specified polarization compared to the orthogonal cross-polar component over the sector or
beamwidth angle.
1 true
2false
Ans True
46. What happens if a satellite is launched vertically and released at its design altitude?
a) Continue to orbit the earth
b) Fall back
c) Overshoots the altitude and moves at a constant speed
d) Stays where it was released
Answer b
47. The satellite is accelerating as it orbits the earth.

a) True
b) False
Ans a
48. Why does the orbit take the shape of an ellipse or circle?
a) Position can be easily determined
b) Consume less fuel
c) Most efficient geometry
d) Better coverage on earth
Ansa
49. The direction of orbit in the same direction of earth rotation is called ______
a) Retrograde
b) Posigrade
c) Perigee
d) Apogee
Ansb
50. When is the speed of the satellite maximum in an elliptical orbit?

a) Retrograde
b) Posigrade
c) Perigee
d) Apogee
Ans c
51. Satellites closer to the earth travel at lower speeds than satellites that are far away from
earth.
a) True
b) False
Ans b
52. The time period taken by the satellite to complete one orbit is called ________
a) Lapsed time
b) Time period
c) Sidereal period
d) Unit frequency
Ans c
53. The period of time that elapses between the successive passes of the satellite over a given
meridian of earth longitude is called as _____________
a) synodic period
b) Lapsed time
c) Time period
d) Sidereal period
Ans a
54. What is the angle of inclination for a satellite following an equatorial orbit?
a) 0°
b) 180°
c) 45°
d) 90°
Ans a
55. The angle between the line from the earth station’s antenna to the satellite and the line
between the earth station’s antenna and the earth’s horizon is called as ___________
a) Angle of inclination
b) Angle of elevation
c) Apogee angle
d) LOS angle
Ans b
56. To use a satellite for communication relay or repeater purposes what type of orbit will be
the best?
a) Circular orbit
b) Elliptical orbit
c) Geosynchronous orbit
d) Triangular orbit
Ans c
57. What percentage of the earth can communication satellites see?

a) 20
b) 50
c) 70
d) 40
Ans d
58. What is the point on the surface of the earth that is directly below the satellite called?
a) Satellite point
b) Subsatellite point
c) Supersatellite point
d) Overhead point
Ans b
59. What is the primary use of communication satellites?

a) Telephone service
b) Surveillance
c) Research
d) GPS
Ans:a
60. What type of satellite TV service uses compressed data transmission to beam signals
directly to every home?
a) Direct broadcast satellite
b) Mobile satellite service
c) Broadcasting satellite service
d) Fixed satellite service
Ans:a
Subject: Satellite and Mobile Communications(SMC)
Branch:Electronics & Telecommunications
Class:BE
Semester:VIII
Q1. INTELSAT stands?
A. International Telecommunications Satellite

B. India Telecommunications Satellite
C. Inter Telecommunications Satellite
D. None of the above
Ans. A
Q2.Kepler’s first law states?
A. The path followed by a satellite around the primary will be an ellipse.

B. The path followed by a satellite around the primary will be an circle.
C. The path followed by a satellite around the primary will be sphere
D. None of above
Ans. A
Q3. Kepler’s second law states?
A. If t2-t1=t4-t3, then A12=A34.

B. If t2+t1 = t4+t3, then A12=A34.
C. If t2/t1=t4/t3, then A12=A34.
D. D. None of above
Ans. A
Q4. Calculate the radius of a circular orbit for which the period is 1 day?
A. 42.241Km
B. 42.241m
C. 4.241Km
D. 2.241Km
Ans.A
Q5. Apogee?
A. The point farthest from earth

B. The point nearest from earth
C. The point smallest from earth
D. D. None of the above
Ans. A
Q6.Perigee?

B. The point longest from earth
C. The point closest approach to earth
Ans. C
Q7. Ascending node?
A. The point where the orbit crosses the equatorial plane going from
south to north
C.The point closest approach to earth
Ans. A
Q8. The down link frequency in the C band transponder is
A. 6 GHz
B. 4 GH
C. 14 GHz
D. 11 GHz
Ans.B
Q9. The carrier to noise ratio for a satellite depends upon
A. Effective Isotropic Radiated power
B. Bandwidth.
C. Free space path losses
D. All of them
Ans.D
Q10. The multiple access technique suitable only for digital transmission is
A. TDMA
B. FDMA
C. Both
D. CDMA
Ans. A
Q11. What is application of satellite systems?
A. whether forecastingB
B. Terrestrial communication
C. point to point communication
Ans. A
12. Mention the different services of satellite systems
A. Broadcasting satellite service

B. Signal transmission
C. Information transmission
Ans. A
Q. 13 Define Polar-orbiting Satellites.
A. Polar orbiting Satellites orbit the earth in such a way as to cover the
north & south Polar Regions.
B. Orbiting Satellites orbit the earth in such a way as to cover the east &
west Polar Regions
C. Either (a) & (b)
Ans. A
Q14. Mention the apogee height.
A. ra = a(1+e), Ha =R-ra
B. ra = a(1+e), Ha =R-rp
C. ra = a(1+e), Ha = ra-R
D. None of above
Ans.A
Q15. Mention the perigee height.
A. rp = a(1+e), Hp =R-rp
B. rp = a(1+e), Ha =R-ra
C. rp = a(1+e), Ha = rp-R
D. None of above
Ans. A
Q.16 Define Universal time.
A. It is the time used for all civil time keeping purposes & it is the time
reference which is broadcast by the national bureau of standards as a
standard for setting clocks.
B. It is the time used for all private time keeping purposes & it is the time
C. It is the time used for all civil time keeping purposes & it is the time
reference which is not broadcast by the national bureau of standards
as a standard for setting clocks.
D. None of above
Ans. A
Q17.Define Universal time day.

A. UTday=1/24(hours+minutes/60+seconds/3600)
B. UTday=1/24(hours+minutes+seconds/3600)
C. UTday=1/24(hours+minutes/6+seconds/360)
Ans. A
Q18.Primary component of uplink section of satellite is
A. transformer
B. transistor
C. earth station transmitter
D. power station transmitter
Ans. A
Q. 19. Sound signals in TV are
A. amplitude modulate
B. dc modulated
C. frequency modulated
D. a and c
Ans. C
Q. 20 Video signals in TV are
A. Amplitude modulated
B. de-modulated
C. Frequency modulated
D. None of these
Ans. C
Q21. The main advantage of satelliite comminication is
A. Low cost
B. Low distortion
C. High reliabilit
D. High band width
Ans. C
Q22. A communication satellite is a repeater between
A.one transmitting and one receiving station
B.one transmitting and many receiving station
C. many transmitting and one receiving station
D. many transmitting and many receiving station
Ans. D
Q23. The angle subtended by earth at a geostationary communication

satellite is nearly
A. 66.5
B. 47.34
C. 17.34
D. 7.34
Ans. C
Q24.In analog technique of modulation in satellite, the most commonly

employed system is
A. AM
B. FM
C. PAM
D. PWM
Ans. B
Q25. Transmission bandwidth for satellite system least depends on
A. Modulation method
B. Overall costs
C. Available technology
D. Ionospheric characteristics
Ans. D
Q26. A certain sound has 1000 times more eneergy then another sound. The
number of times it would sound stronger to a listener will be
A. 1000
B. 100
C. 30
D. 3
Ans. C
Q27. Shannon’s law relates
A. Antenna gain to bandwidth

B. Frequency to antenna gain
C. Antenna gain to transmission losses
D. Information carring capacity to S/N ratio
Ans. D
Q28. A synchronous satellite orbits the earth once in
A. 24 hoursB
B. 12 hours
C. 6 hours
D. 1 hours
Ans. A
Q29. The velocity of a geostationary satellite is nearly
A. 1255 km/hr
B. 6757 km/hr
C. 9422 km/hr
D. 12644 km/hr
Ans. C
Q30.Geostationary satellites are located at a height of
A. 3600 km from earth’s surface

B. 36000 km from earth’s surface
C. 360,000 km from earth’s surfac
D. 3600,000 km from earth’s surface
Ans. B
Q31.Geostationary satellite follow
A. Circular path
B. Elliptical path
C. Inclined path
Ans. B
Q32. Geostationary satellite are generally put in……..orbit and domestic

satellite in …….orbit
A. Polar, inclined orbit

B. Polar, equatorial
C. Equatorial, polar
D. Inclined , polar
Ans. C
Q33. Which area is least effectively coverd by geostationary satellites?
A. Equatorial region
B. Polar region
C. A and C
Ans. B
Q34. Satellite used for intercontinental communications are known as
A. COMA
B. DOMSA
C. INTELSAT
D. EARSAT
Ans. C
Q35.A satellite earth station has

A. Receiving facilites only
B. Transmitting only
C. A and C
D. A , c and attenuating
Ans. C
Q36.Satellite recieves signal from
A. Microwave repeater stations

B. TV relay station
C. Appropriate earth station
D. All of above
Ans. C
Q. 37 The main advantage of satelliite comminication is
A. Low cost
B. Low distortion
C. High reliability
D. High band width
Ans. C
A. one transmitting and one receiving station

B. one transmitting and many receiving station
Ans. D

satellite is nearly
A. 66.5
B. 47.34
C. 17.34
D. 7.34
Ans. C

employed system is
A. AM
B. FM
C. PAM
D. PWM
Ans. B
Q41. Which is the most commanly employed modulation technique in the

commercial communication satellite syatem?
A. FM
B. Digital modulation
C. Analoge modulation
D. All of above
Ans. C
Q42. Define diplexer.
A. The transmit & receives signals are separated in a device known as

diplexer
B. The transmit & receives signals are separated in a device known as
diplexer
C. Either a or b.
D. None of above
Ans. A
Q. 43 What is an OMT?
A. The polarization seperation takes place in a device known as an ortho-

coupler or orthogona mode transducer.
B. The polarization combiner takes place in a device known as an ortho-
coupler or orthogonal mode transducer.
C. Either a or b.
D. None of above
Ans. A
Q44.What is an polarization interleaving?
A. Overlap occurs between channels, but these are alternating polarized

left hand circular & right hand circular to reduce interference to
acceptable levels. This is referred to as polarization interleaving.
B. Overlap occurs between channels, but these are alternating polarized
left hand flat & right hand elliptical to reduce interference to
C. Either a or b.
D. None of above
Ans. A
Q45. What is an SCPC?
A. In a thin route circuit, a transponder channel (36MHz) may be occupied

by a no. of single
B. In a thin route circuit, a transponder channel (36mhz) may be occupied
by a no. of double carriers,
C. each associated with its own voice circuit.
D. Either a or b.
Ans. A
Q46. Define S/N ratio.
A. The S/N introduced in the preceding section is used to refer to the ratio
of signal power to noise power at the receiver output.This ratio is
sometimes referred to as the post detector.
B. The S/N introduced in the preceding section is used to refer to the ratio
of signal power to noise power at the receiver input. This ratio is
C. Either a or b.
D. None of above
Ans. A
Q47. What is noise weighting?

A. Improve the post detection signal to noise ratio is referred to as noise
weighting.
B. Improve the pre detection signal to noise ratio is referred to as noise
weighting.
C. Either a or b.
D. None of above
Ans. A
Q48. Geostationary satellite are generally put in……..orbit and domestic

satellite in …….orbit

D. Inclined , polar
Ans. C
Q49.Which area is least effectively coverd by geostationary satellites?
A.Equatorial region
B. Polar region
C. A and C
Ans. B
A. COMAT
B. DOMSAT
C. INTELSAT
D. EARSAT
Ans. C
C. A and C
D. A , C and attenuating
Ans. C
Q52. Satellite recieves signal from

B. TV relay station
Ans. C
Q53. A 20 meter antenna give a certain up-link gain at 5 GHz. For getting the
same gain at 25 GHz ate antenna size required will be
A. 100
B. 80 m
C. 20 m
D. 4m
Ans. D
Q54.Which antenna is used for sending back signals from satellite to earth?
A. Dipole antenna
B. Horn antenna
C. Yagi antenna
D. Chicken-mash antenna
Ans. B
Q55. The signal to noise ratio for a satellite signal least depends on
A. Satellite surface area
B. Bandwidth
D. Effective isotropically radiated power
Ans. A
Q56. In a communication satellite, the telephone channels are assembled in
A. AM
B. FM
C. TDM
D. FDM
Ans. D
Q57. A satellite transponder receives a ___ beam width to ___ the amount of
energy received. In the downlink direction a ___ beam width is used to
provide an adequately sized ___.
A. narrow; maximize; wide; footprint
B. narrow; minimize wide; footprint
C. wide; maximize; wide; footprint
D. none of these
Ans. B
Q58. An offset focus receiving antenna has the advantage that the LNB/C is
so mounted as to not block any of the incoming radio waves.
A. true
B. false
C. equal
D. none of these
Ans. A
Q59. Geostationery satellites, once placed in their correct orbit, remain

correctly positioned until the lifetime of their equipment expires.
A. true
B. false
C. equal
D. none of these
Ans. B
Q60. Atmospheric drag has negligible effect on
A. geostationary satellites
B. MEO
C. LEO
D. None of these
Ans.A
Subject: Satellite and Mobile Communications(SMC)
Branch:Electronics & Telecommunications
Class:BE
Semester:VIII

Ans. A
A. The path followed by a satellite around the primary will be an ellipse.

B. The path followed by a satellite around the primary will be an circle.
C. The path followed by a satellite around the primary will be sphere
D. None of above
Ans. A
Q3. Kepler’s second law states?

B. If t2+t1 = t4+t3, then A12=A34.
C. If t2/t1=t4/t3, then A12=A34.
D. D. None of above
Ans. A
A. 42.241Km
B. 42.241m
C. 4.241Km
D. 2.241Km
Ans.A
Q5. Apogee?

B. The point nearest from earth
C. The point smallest from earth
D. D. None of the above
Ans. A
Q6.Perigee?

Ans. C
Q7. Ascending node?
A. The point where the orbit crosses the equatorial plane going from
south to north
Ans. A
A. 6 GHz
B. 4 GH
C. 14 GHz
D. 11 GHz
Ans.B
B. Bandwidth.
D. All of them
Ans.D
Q10. The multiple access technique suitable only for digital transmission is
A. TDMA
B. FDMA
C. Both
D. CDMA
Ans. A
Q11. What is application of satellite systems?
A. whether forecastingB
B. Terrestrial communication
C. point to point communication
Ans. A
12. Mention the different services of satellite systems
A. Broadcasting satellite service

B. Signal transmission
C. Information transmission
Ans. A
Q. 13 Define Polar-orbiting Satellites.
A. Polar orbiting Satellites orbit the earth in such a way as to cover the
north & south Polar Regions.
B. Orbiting Satellites orbit the earth in such a way as to cover the east &
west Polar Regions
C. Either (a) & (b)
Ans. A
A. ra = a(1+e), Ha =R-ra
B. ra = a(1+e), Ha =R-rp
C. ra = a(1+e), Ha = ra-R
D. None of above
Ans.A
A. rp = a(1+e), Hp =R-rp
B. rp = a(1+e), Ha =R-ra
C. rp = a(1+e), Ha = rp-R
D. None of above
Ans. A
Q.16 Define Universal time.
reference which is not broadcast by the national bureau of standards
as a standard for setting clocks.
D. None of above
Ans. A
Q17.Define Universal time day.

A. UTday=1/24(hours+minutes/60+seconds/3600)
B. UTday=1/24(hours+minutes+seconds/3600)
C. UTday=1/24(hours+minutes/6+seconds/360)
Ans. A
Q18.Primary component of uplink section of satellite is
A. transformer
B. transistor
C. earth station transmitter
D. power station transmitter
Ans. A
Q. 19. Sound signals in TV are
A. amplitude modulate
B. dc modulated
C. frequency modulated
D. a and c
Ans. C
Q. 20 Video signals in TV are
A. Amplitude modulated
B. de-modulated
C. Frequency modulated
D. None of these
Ans. C
Q21. The main advantage of satelliite comminication is
A. Low cost
B. Low distortion
C. High reliabilit
D. High band width
Ans. C
A.one transmitting and one receiving station
Ans. D

satellite is nearly
A. 66.5
B. 47.34
C. 17.34
D. 7.34
Ans. C

employed system is
A. AM
B. FM
C. PAM
D. PWM
Ans. B
Q25. Transmission bandwidth for satellite system least depends on
A. Modulation method
B. Overall costs
C. Available technology
D. Ionospheric characteristics
Ans. D
Q26. A certain sound has 1000 times more eneergy then another sound. The
number of times it would sound stronger to a listener will be
A. 1000
B. 100
C. 30
D. 3
Ans. C
Q27. Shannon’s law relates
A. Antenna gain to bandwidth

B. Frequency to antenna gain
C. Antenna gain to transmission losses
D. Information carring capacity to S/N ratio
Ans. D
A. 24 hoursB
B. 12 hours
C. 6 hours
D. 1 hours
Ans. A
Q29. The velocity of a geostationary satellite is nearly
A. 1255 km/hr
B. 6757 km/hr
C. 9422 km/hr
D. 12644 km/hr
Ans. C
Q30.Geostationary satellites are located at a height of
A. 3600 km from earth’s surface

B. 36000 km from earth’s surface
C. 360,000 km from earth’s surfac
D. 3600,000 km from earth’s surface
Ans. B
Q31.Geostationary satellite follow
A. Circular path
B. Elliptical path
C. Inclined path
Ans. B
Q32. Geostationary satellite are generally put in… .... orbit and domestic
satellite in ...... orbit

D. Inclined , polar
Ans. C
Q33. Which area is least effectively coverd by geostationary satellites?
A. Equatorial region
B. Polar region
C. A and C
Ans. B
A. COMA
B. DOMSA
C. INTELSAT
D. EARSAT
Ans. C

C. A and C
D. A , c and attenuating
Ans. C
Q36.Satellite recieves signal from

B. TV relay station
D. All of above
Ans. C
Q. 37 The main advantage of satelliite comminication is
A. Low cost
B. Low distortion
C. High reliability
D. High band width
Ans. C
A. one transmitting and one receiving station

Ans. D

satellite is nearly
A. 66.5
B. 47.34
C. 17.34
D. 7.34
Ans. C

employed system is
A. AM
B. FM
C. PAM
D. PWM
Ans. B
Q41. Which is the most commanly employed modulation technique in the

commercial communication satellite syatem?
A. FM
B. Digital modulation
C. Analoge modulation
D. All of above
Ans. C
Q42. Define diplexer.
A. The transmit & receives signals are separated in a device known as

diplexer
B. The transmit & receives signals are separated in a device known as
diplexer
C. Either a or b.
D. None of above
Ans. A
Q. 43 What is an OMT?
A. The polarization seperation takes place in a device known as an ortho-

coupler or orthogona mode transducer.
B. The polarization combiner takes place in a device known as an ortho-
coupler or orthogonal mode transducer.
C. Either a or b.
D. None of above
Ans. A
Q44.What is an polarization interleaving?
A. Overlap occurs between channels, but these are alternating polarized

left hand circular & right hand circular to reduce interference to
B. Overlap occurs between channels, but these are alternating polarized
left hand flat & right hand elliptical to reduce interference to
C. Either a or b.
D. None of above
Ans. A
Q45. What is an SCPC?
A. In a thin route circuit, a transponder channel (36MHz) may be occupied

by a no. of single
B. In a thin route circuit, a transponder channel (36mhz) may be occupied
by a no. of double carriers,
C. each associated with its own voice circuit.
D. Either a or b.
Ans. A
Q46. Define S/N ratio.
A. The S/N introduced in the preceding section is used to refer to the ratio
of signal power to noise power at the receiver output.This ratio is
B. The S/N introduced in the preceding section is used to refer to the ratio
of signal power to noise power at the receiver input. This ratio is
C. Either a or b.
D. None of above
Ans. A
Q47. What is noise weighting?

A. Improve the post detection signal to noise ratio is referred to as noise
weighting.
B. Improve the pre detection signal to noise ratio is referred to as noise
weighting.
C. Either a or b.
D. None of above
Ans. A
Q48. Geostationary satellite are generally put in… .... orbit and domestic
satellite in ...... orbit

D. Inclined , polar
Ans. C
Q49.Which area is least effectively coverd by geostationary satellites?
A.Equatorial region
B. Polar region
C. A and C
Ans. B
A. COMAT
B. DOMSAT
C. INTELSAT
D. EARSAT
Ans. C
C. A and C
D. A , C and attenuating
Ans. C
Q52. Satellite recieves signal from

B. TV relay station
Ans. C
Q53. A 20 meter antenna give a certain up-link gain at 5 GHz. For getting the
same gain at 25 GHz ate antenna size required will be
A. 100
B. 80 m
C. 20 m
D. 4m
Ans. D
Q54.Which antenna is used for sending back signals from satellite to earth?
A. Dipole antenna
B. Horn antenna
C. Yagi antenna
D. Chicken-mash antenna
Ans. B
A. Satellite surface area
B. Bandwidth
D. Effective isotropically radiated power
Ans. A
Q56. In a communication satellite, the telephone channels are assembled in
A. AM
B. FM
C. TDM
D. FDM
Ans. D
Q57. A satellite transponder receives a _ beam width to the amount of

energy received. In the downlink direction a beam width is used to
provide an adequately sized .
A. narrow; maximize; wide; footprint
B. narrow; minimize wide; footprint
C. wide; maximize; wide; footprint
D. none of these
Ans. B
Q58. An offset focus receiving antenna has the advantage that the LNB/C is
so mounted as to not block any of the incoming radio waves.
A. true
B. false
C. equal
D. none of these
Ans. A
Q59. Geostationery satellites, once placed in their correct orbit, remain

correctly positioned until the lifetime of their equipment expires.
A. true
B. false
C. equal
D. none of these
Ans. B
Q60. Atmospheric drag has negligible effect on
A. geostationary satellites
B. MEO
C. LEO
D. None of these
Ans.A
60 MCQs of each subject in the above format.
Subject :- Satellite & Mobile Communication
Branch:- B.E. (E&Tc)
Sem:- VIII
1. Kepler’s first law states?

a) The path followed by a satellite around the primary will be an ellipse.
ANS a
2. The eccentricity e is given by?
a) = +
b) = −
c) = +
d) = −
ANS d
3. Kepler’s second law states?

a) If t2-t1=t4-t3, then A12=A34.
b) If t2+t1 = t4+t3, then A12=A34.
c) If t2/t1=t4/t3, then A12=A34.
ANS a
4. The direction of orbit in the same direction of earth rotation is called ______
a) Retrograde
b) Prograde
c) Perigee
d) Apogee
ANS b
5. When is the speed of the satellite maximum in an elliptical orbit?
a) Retrograde
b) Apogee
c) Prograde
d) Perigee
ANS d
6. What is Apogee?
b) The point smallest from earth
c) The point nearest from earth
ANS c
7. The time period taken by the satellite to complete one orbit is called ________
a) Lapsed time
b) Time period
c) Sidereal period
d) Unit frequency
ANS c
8. What is the angle of inclination for a satellite following a geostationary orbit?

a) 180°
b) 90°
c) 45°
d) 0°
ANS d
9. The velocity of a geostationary satellite is nearly

a) 1255 km/hr
b) 6757 km/hr
c) 9422 km/hr
d) 12644 km/hr
ANS c
10. Which of the following bands cannot be used for satellite communication?
a) Ku
b) X
c) Cd
d) MF
ANS d
11. Which technique uses two different antennas to reduce traffic on the same frequency?
a) Spatial isolation
b) Frequency reuse
c) Multiplexing
d) Modulation
ANS b
12. The international space station is in a “372 x 381 km orbit”, what is the eccentricity of the
orbit? Consider Ra=6378.1363km
a) 6.7
b) 0.067
c) 0.0067
d) 0.00067
ANS d
13. Atmospheric drag has negligible effect on

a) geostationary satellites
b) MEO
c) LEO
d) None of these
ANS a
14. In which of the orbit the satellite passes over any given point of the planet's surface at the
same local mean solar time
a) Geostationary orbit
b) Geosynchronous orbit
c) Sun synchronous orbit
ANS c
15. The point on the surface of the Earth directly below the satellite.
a) Satellite point
b) Subsatellite point
c) Apogee
d) Perigee
ANS b
a) Spatial isolation
b) Frequency reuse
c) Multiplexing
d) Modulation
ANS b
17. What is true anomaly?

a) The point closest approach to earth
c) The angle from perigee to the satellite position, measured at the earth’s center.
ANS c
18. Conditions are required for an orbit to be geostationary:

a) The satellite must travel eastward at the same rotational speed as the earth.
b) The orbit must be circular.
c) The inclination of the orbit must be zero.
d) all of these
ANS d
19. The angle between the earth’s equatorial plane and the orbital plane of the satellite
measured counterclockwise is called______.
a) Angle of elevation
b) Angle of azimuth
c) Angle of inclination
d) Angle of tetrahedron
ANS c
20. When the satellite rotates in an orbit directly above the north and south polar regions, the
type of orbit is called ____.
a) Geosynchronous satellite
b) Polar orbit
c) Synchronous orbit
d) Equatorial orbit
ANS b
21. The line joining the ascending and descending node is called ____.
a) Line of apside
b) Line of sight
c) Line of nodes
d) None of these
ANS c
22. Which of the satellite experience highest atmospheric drag

a) GEO
b) MEO
c) LEO
d) All of them
ANS c
23. Why are VHF, UHF, and microwave signals used in satellite communication?
a) More bandwidth
b) More spectrum space
c) Economically viable
d) Are not diffracted by the ionosphere
ANS d
24. Condition required for an orbit to be geostationary:

a) The satellite must travel eastward at the same rotational speed as the earth.
b) The orbit must be circular.
c) The inclination of the orbit must be zero.
d) All of them must be satisfied
ANS d
25. For a circular orbit, the semi-major axis, denoting the radius of geostationary orbit is
given by
µ
a) =
µ
b) =
µ
c) =
µ
d) =
ANS a
26. The azimuth angles and the angle of elevation is collectively known as ____.
a) Antennas keep angles
b) Antennas see angles
c) Antennas look angles
d) Antennas satellite angles
ANS c
27. What is meant by azimuth angle?

a) It is defined as the angle produced by intersection of local horizontal plane &
center of earth.
b) It is defined as the angle produced by intersection of local horizontal plane &
the plane passing through the earth station ,the satellite & center of earth.
c) It is defined as the angle produced by intersection of local vertical plane & the
plane passing through the earth station ,the satellite & center of earth.
d) None of above
ANS b
28. The total noise of a satellite earth station receiving system consists of
a) Sky noise
b) Antenna and feeder noise
c) Parametric amplifier noise
d) All of the above
ANS d
29. The minimum acceptable angle of elevation

a) 6 degrees
b) 4 degrees
c) 5 degrees
d) 7 degrees
ANS c
30. Define the terms in Eclipse.

a) During equinox periods, the earth the sun & the satellite are in alignment with
the result that earth’ s shadow eclipses that satellite & the sunlight fails to
reach the satellite solar cells.
b) During equinox periods, the earth the sun & the satellite are in alignment with
the result that earth’ s shadow eclipses that satellite & the sunlight success to
reach the satellite solar cells.
c) a&b
d) None of above
ANS a
31. The eclipse effect is noticeable for periods………….

a) The eclipse effect is noticeable for periods of about four weeks & the
maximum daily eclipse duration is about 1.20hours.
b) The eclipse effect is noticeable for periods of about one week & the maximum
daily eclipse duration is about 12 hours.
c) a&b
d) None of above
ANS a
32. the equatorial plane is tilted at an angle of _______° to the ecliptic plane
a) 22.4°
b) 23.4°
c) 24.3°
d) 25.3°
ANS b
33. What is the maximum sun outage time

a) 8min
b) 9 min
c) 10 min
d) 11min
ANS c
34. What determines the farthest satellite away that can be seen looking east or west of the
earth station’s longitude
a) Radio horizon
b) Optical horizon
c) Terrestrial limits
d) Limits of visibility
ANS d
35. The atmospheric absorption loss varies with frequency. At what frequency the first peak
of absorption loss is observed?
a) 21.3 GHz
b) 22.3 GHz
c) 23.3 GHz
d) 24.3 GHz
ANS b
36. For a parabolic antenna of 3 m diameter transmitting wave with wavelength of 5cm the
far field zone begins at approximately
a) 360 m.
b) 340m
c) 320m
d) 300m
ANS a
37. Define guard time.

a) It is necessary to between bursts to prevent the bursts from overlapping.
b) the guard time will vary from burst to burst depending on the accuracy with
which the various bursts can be positioned within each frame.
c) a&b
ANS c
38. When orthogonal elliptical polarization occurs?

a) When a wave has the same sense of rotation but different value of axial ratio.
b) When a wave has the same value of axial ratio but opposite sense of rotation.
c) In both a and b cases
ANS b
39. cross-polarization discrimination in decibels is calculated as_____where copolar

component, having magnitude E11, and a cross-polar component, having magnitude E12
a) = 20 log
b) = 20 log
c) = 10 log
d) = 40 log
ANS a
40. The cross-polarization discrimination in decibels associated with rain is given

as_____where U and V are empirically determined coefficients and A is the rain
attenuation
a) = # − $ log %
b) = % − # log $
c) = # − % log $
ANS c
41. The transmitter-receiver combination in the satellite is known as a _______

a) Relay
b) Repeater
c) Transponder
d) Duplexer
ANS c
42. Define diplexer.

a) The transmit & receives signals are combined in a device known as diplexer
b) The transmit& receives signals are separated in a device known as diplexer.
c) Both a and b.
d) None of above
ANS b
43. What happens when the radiation resistance of the antenna matches the characteristic
impedance of the transmission line?
a) No transmission occurs
b) No reception occurs
c) SWR is maximum
d) SWR is minimum
ANS d
44. Impedance of half wave dipole is

a) 72Ω
b) 73Ω
c) 74 Ω
d) 75 Ω
ANS b
45. A satellite downlink at 12GHZ operates with a transmit power of 6w & an antenna gain
of 48.2db. Calculate the EIRP in dBw.
a) 56dBw
b) 16dBw
c) 56dB
d) None of above
ANS a
46. Which antenna is used for sending back signals from satellite to earth?
a) Dipole antenna
b) Horn antenna
c) Yagi antenna
d) Chicken-mash antenna
ANS b
47. The signal to noise ratio for a satellite signal least depends on
a) Satellite surface area
b) Bandwidth
c) Free space path losses
d) Effective isotropically radiated power
ANS c
48. The range between a ground station & a satellite is 42000km. Calculate the free space
loss a frequency of 6GHZ.
a) 2.4db.
b) 20.4db.
c) 200.4db.
d) None of above
ANS c
49. The process of manoeuvring a satellite within a preassigned window is called

a) Satellite keeping
b) Station controlling
c) Station keeping
d) Satellite controlling
ANS c
50. Write the equations of C/N ratio.

a) C/N0=(EIRP)+(G/T)-LOSSES-(K) dBHz.
b) C/N0=(EIRP)-LOSSES-(K) dBHz.
c) C/N0=(EIRP)-LOSSES-(K) dB.
d) None of these
ANS c
51. The losses for clear-sky conditions are
a) [LOSSES] =[FSL] +[AA] +[PL]
b) [LOSSES] =[FSL] +[RFL] +[AML]
c) [LOSSES] =[FSL] +[RFL] +[AML] +[AA] +[PL]
d) None of these
ANS c
52. What is preamble?

a) Certain time slots at the beginning of each burst are used to carry timing
&synchronizing information. These time slots collectively are referred to as
preamble.
b) Certain time slots at the beginning of two burst are used to carry timing &
synchronizing information. These time slots collectively are referred to as
preamble.
c) a&b
d) None of above
ANS a
53. In analog technique of modulation in satellite, the most commonly employed system is
a) AM
b) FM
c) PAM
d) PWM
ANS b
54. The frequencies for direct broadcast satellites vary from region to region throughout the
world, although these are generally in the_____________.
a) Ka band
b) Ku band
c) C-band
ANS b
55. What is noise weighting?

a) Improve the post detection signal to noise ratio is referred to as noise
weighting.
b) Improve the pre detection signal to noise ratio is referred to as noise
weighting.
c) Both a or b.
d) None of above
ANS a
56. Calculate the gain of a 3-m paraboloidal antenna operating at a frequency of 12 GHz.
Assume an aperture efficiency of 0.55.
a) 49.8dB
b) 50.8dB
c) 48.9dB
d) 51.8dB
ANS c
57. A satellite link operating at 14 GHz has receiver feeder losses of 1.5 dB and a free-space
loss of 207 dB. The atmospheric absorption loss is 0.5 dB, and the antenna pointing loss
is 0.5 dB. Depolarization losses may be neglected. Calculate the total link loss for clear-
sky conditions
a) 205.9dB
b) 209.5 dB
c) 208.5 dB
d) 207.8 dB
ANS b
58. What is an noise power spectral density?

a) &' = ( = *+, -'
) (
b) &' = ) = *+,
(
(
./(
c) &' = )(
ANS b
59. FM is preferred for satellite communication because

a) It give high modulation index
b) Low bandwidth is essentially requirement
c) Satellite channel has large bandwidth and severe noise
ANS c
60. What is saturation flux density?

a) The flux density required at the transmitting antenna to produce saturation of
the TWTA
b) The flux density required at the receiving antenna to produce saturation of the
TWTA
c) Both a and b
ANS b
Subject: Satellite and Mobile Communication
Branch: Electronics and Telecommunication
Class: BE
Semester: VIII
Q1. Satellite communication takes place at which frequencies
A. 100 GHz
B. 10 GHz
C. 30 GHz
D. 2.4 GHz
Ans.: B
Q2. One of the advantages of Satellite communication is
A. Communication is not delayed
B. Communication has no geographical barrier
C. As communicating user increases cost is also increases
D. None of above
Ans.: B
Q3. INTELSAT stands for:
D. All of above
Ans.: A
Q4. Kepler’s first law states that
a. The path followed by a satellite around the primary will be an circle.
b. The path followed by a satellite around the primary will be a sphere.
c. The path followed by a satellite around the primary will be an ellipse.
d. None of above
Ans.: C
Q5. Kepler’s second law states that
B. If t2+t1 = t4+t3, then A12=A34.
C. If t2/t1=t4/t3, then A12=A34
D. All above are correct statements
Ans.:A
Q6. Apogee means
A. The point nearest from earth
B. The point smallest from earth
C. The point farthest from earth
D. None of above
Ans.: C
Q7. Perigee means
B. The point closest approach to earth
C. The point longest from earth
D. None of above
Ans.: C
Q8. Ascending node means
A. The point where the orbit crosses the equatorial plane going from south
tonorth
D. No such Terminology
Ans.: A
Q9. Mention the different services of satellite systems
A. Direct Broadcast Satellite Services
B. Fixed Satellite Services
C. Broadcasts Satellite Services
D. All above
Ans.: D
Q10. What is application of satellite systems
A. point to point communication
B. None of above
C. Terrestrial communication
D. Whether forecasting
Ans.: D
Q11. Define Universal time
reference which is broadcast by the national bureau of standards as a standard
for setting clocks
reference which is broadcast by the national bureau of standards as a standard
for setting clocks.
reference which is not broadcast by the national bureau of standards as a
standard for setting clocks
D. None of above
Ans.: A
Q12. What is meant by the azimuth angle?
A. It is defined as the angle produced by intersection of local horizontal plane

& the plane passing through the earth station,the satellite &center of earth
B. It is defined as the angle produced by intersection of local vertical plane &

the plane passing through the earth station,the satellite &center of earth.
C. It is defined as the angle produced by intersection of local horizontal plane

&center of earth
D. None of above
Ans.: A
Q13. Define descending node.
A. The point where the orbit crosses the equatorial plane going from north to
south.
D. No such Terminology
Ans.: A
Q14. State True or False Polar orbiting satellites orbit the earth in such a way
as to cover the north and south polar regions.
A. True
B. False
Ans.: A
Q15. The advantage of geostationary orbit.
A. There is no necessity for tracking antennas to find the satellite positions.
B. There is necessity for tracking antennas to find the satellite positions
C. It covers whole earth for communication.
D. All above
Ans.: A
Q16. Earth curves approximately 5 meters downward for every ---------- along
its horizon
A. 5000 meters
B. 6000 meters
C. 9000 meters
D. 8000 meters
Ans.: D
Q17. In the absence of gravity, a satellite would move in a --------- tangent to

the Earth.
A. straight line path
B. Tangent path
C. Random line path
D. None of above
Ans.: A
Q18. An orbit in which satellite moves in the same direction as theEarth‟s
rotation is called as
A. Retrograde orbit
B. Prograde orbit
C. Circular orbit
D. Elliptical orbit
Ans.: B
Q19. An orbit in which satellite moves in the opposite direction as the Earth’s
rotation is called as
A. Retrograde orbit
B. Prograde orbit
C. Circular orbit
D. Elliptical orbit
Ans.: A
Q20. The impact of this drag is maximum at the point of
A. Perigee
B. Apogee
C. Mean anomaly
D. Ascending node
Ans.: A
Q 21. What is polarization interleaving?
A. Overlap occurs between channels, but these are alternating polarized left
hand circular & right hand circular to reduce interference to acceptable
levels. This is referred to as polarization interleaving.
B. Overlap occurs between channels, but these are alternating polarized left
hand flat & right hand elliptical to reduce interference to acceptable levels.
This is referred to as polarization interleaving.
C. Either A or B.
D. None of the above.
Ans.: A
Q 22. The carrier to noise ratio for a satellite depends upon
B. Bandwidth.
D. All of them
Ans.: D
Q 23. What happens when a vertical or horizontal polarized antenna receives

a circular polarized wave?
A. Gain increases
B. Signal strength increases
C. Signal strength reduces
D. Cannot receive circular polarized waves
Ans.: C
Q 24. Define Polar-orbiting Satellites.
A. Polar orbiting Satellites orbit the earth in such a way as to cover the north &
south Polar Regions.
B. Orbiting Satellites orbit the earth in such a way as to cover the east & west
Polar Regions
C. Either (A) & (B)
Ans.: A
Q 25. What is declination?
A. The angle of tilt is often referred to as the declination which must not be
confused with the magnetic declination used in correcting compass

readings.
B. The angle of tilt is often referred to as the declination which must be

confused
with the magnetic declination used in correcting compass readings.
C. The angle of tilt is often referred to as the declination which must not be
confused with the electric declination used in correcting compass readings.

D. None of above
Ans.: A
Q 26. The main characteristic of thermal noise is that
A. It has a flat frequency spectrum.
B. It has a slot frequency spectrum
C. It has a thick frequency spectrum
D. None of these
Ans.: A
Q 27. GPS satellites are ________ satellites.
A. GEO
B.MEO
C. LEO
Ans.: B
Q 28. What do you call of a satellite used to provide satellite services within a
single country?
A. Orbital satellite
B. Geostationary satellite
C. Nonsynchronous satellite
D. Domestic satellite or domsat
Ans.: D
Q 29. A satellite cross-link means
A. Earth-to-satellite link
B. Satellite-to-earth link
C. Satellite-to-satellite link
D. None of these
Ans.: C
Q 30. What happens if a satellite is launched vertically and released at its

Designaltitude?
A. Continue to orbit the earth
B. Fall back
C. Overshoots the altitude and moves at a constant speed
D. Stays where it was released
Ans.: B
Q 31. What is the delay time for satellite transmission from earth transmitter
to earth receiver?
A. 0.5 s
B. 1.0 s
C. 5 ms
D. 0.25 ms
Ans.: A
Q 32.A satellite signal transmitted from a satellite transponder to earth’s

station is ……….
A. Uplink
B. Downlink
C. Terrestrial
D. Earthbound
Ans.: B
Q 33. A helical antenna is used for satellite tracking because of …………..

A. Circularpolarization
B. Maneuverability
C. Beam width
D. Gain
Ans.: A
Q 34. What band does VSAT first operate?

A. L-band
B. X-band
C. C-band
C. Ku-band
Ans.: C
Q 35. A geosynchronous satellite

A. has the same period a that of the Earth
B. has a circular orbit
C. rotates in the equatorial plane
D. has all of the above
Ans.: D
Q 36. Geosynchronous satellites are always launched in the equatorial plane

because it is the only plane which provides
A. 24-hour orbit
B. stationary satellite
C. global communication
D. zero-gravity environs
Ans.: C
Q 37. Most satellites operate in which frequency band?
A. 30 to 300 MHz
B. 300 MHz to 3 GHz
C. 3 to 30 GHz
D. Above 300 GHz
Ans.: C
Q 38. Satellites closer to the earth travel at lower speeds than satellites that
are far away from earth.
a) True
b) False
Ans.: B
Q 39.The angle between the line from the earth station’s antenna to the
satellite and the line between the earth station’s antenna and the
earth’s horizon is called as ___________
A. Angle of inclination
B. Angle of elevation
C. Apogee angle
D. LOS angle
Ans.: B
Q 40.When is the speed of the satellite maximum in an elliptical orbit?

A. Retrograde
B. Posigrade
C. Perigee
D. Apogee
Ans.: C
B. Bandwidth.
D. All of them
Ans.: D
Q42. What is an EIRP?
A. It is a measure of radiated or transmitted power of an antenna. It can be

completed from the antenna gain & the power fed to the antenna input.
B. It is a measure of radiated or transmitted power of an antenna. It can be

completed from the antenna gain & the power fed from the antenna output.
C. Either a or b.
D. None of above
Ans.: A
Q43. Write the equations of losses for clear sky conditions.
A. Losses=[FSL]+[RFL]+[AML]+[AA]+[PL]
B. Losses= [FSL]+[RFL]
C. Losses= [FSL] +[AML]+[AA]+[PL]
D. None of above
Ans.: A
Q44. What are the types of antenna losses?
A. sky noise
B. Antenna losses
C. Sky noise, Antenna losses

D. All of these
Ans.: D
Q45. What is an antenna loss?
A. It is added to noise received as radiation & the total antenna noise

temperature is in the sum of the equivalent noise temperature of all these
sources.
B. It is added to noise received as radiation & the total antenna noise

temperature is in the divider of the equivalent noise temperature of all these
sources.
C. It is added to noise received as radiation is in the sum of the equivalent

noise temperature of all these sources.
D. None of above
Ans.: A
46. Define saturation flux density.
A. The flux density required at the receiving antenna to produce saturation of

TWTA is termed the saturation flux density.
B. The flux density required at the transmitting antenna to produce saturation

of TWTA is termed the saturation flux density.
C.Both A & B
D. None of above
Ans.: A
47. What is an Intermodulation noise?
A. Intermodulation distortion in high power amplifier can result in signal

products which appear as noise & in fact is referred to as Intermodulation
noise.
B. Intermodulation distortion in LNA can result in signal products which appear

as noise & in fact is referred to as Intermodulation noise.
C. Intermodulation distortion in LNA & HPA can result in signal products which
appear as noise & in fact is referred to as Intermodulation noise.
D. None of above
Ans.: A
49. Define S/N ratio.
A. The S/N introduced in the preceding section is used to refer to the ratio of
signal power to noise power at the receiver output.This ratio is sometimes
referred to as the post detector.
B. The S/N introduced in the preceding section is used to refer to the ratio of
signal power to noise power at the receiver input. This ratio is sometimes
referred to as the post detector.
C Either a or b.
D None of above
Ans.: A
Q50. Write the equations of C/N ratio.
A. C/N0= [EIRP] + [G/T] – LOSSES – [K] dBHz.
B. C/N0= [EIRP] - LOSSES - [K] dBHz.
C. C/N0= [EIRP] - LOSSES- [K] dB.
D. None of these
Ans.: A
Q51. Power Flux Density is
A. Total power radiated when the antenna is excited by a current or voltage of

known intensity
B. Total power radiated when the antenna is excited by a power of known

intensity
C. Total power radiated when the antenna is excited by an inductor of known
intensity
D. None of Above
Ans.: A
Q52. Radiation efficiency which is the ratio of
A. Total power to the radiated power
B. Power Radiated to the Total Power
C. Power Radiated to the Absorbed Power
D. All are correct
Ans.: B
Q53. A straight conductor excited by a voltage from a transmission line or a

waveguide is called as
A. Dipole Antennas
B. Aperture Antennas
C. Reflector Antennas
D. Both B and C
Ans.: A
Q54. The Reciprocity Theorem states that if
A. Current I is induced in an Antenna B which is working on receiving mode,

this current is applied by the EMF at the terminals of the antenna A that is
working on the transmitting mode. Now if the same EMF is applied to the
terminals of B, then it will induce the same current at the terminals of A
B. Current I is induced in an Antenna B which is working on receiving mode,

working on the receiving mode. Now if the same EMF is applied to the
C. Current I is induced in an Antenna B which is working on transmitting mode,
working on the transmitting mode. Now if the same EMF is applied to the
D. None of above
Ans.: A
Q55. Isotropic radiator means r
A. radiating energy equally in desired directions.
B. radiating energy equally in all directions.
C. radiating energy equally in a described direction
D. None of above
Ans.: B
Q56. The most common aperture antenna is Horn Antenna and Reflector
Antenna
A. Horn Antenna
B. Reflector Antenna
C. Both A and B
D. only A
Ans.: C
Q57. The two main types of double-reflector antennas used in satellite

communication are:
A. Cassegrain Antenna
B. Gregorian Antenna
C. both A and B
D. only A
Ans.: C
Q58. The CATV system employs a single_________, with separate feeds

available for each sense of polarization.
A. Outdoor unit
B. Indoor unit
C. TV unit
D. None of these
Ans.: A
Q59. The IDU must be able to receive any of the 32 transponders, although
only _____ of these will be available for a single polarization.
A. 16
B. 8
C. 24
D. None of these
Ans.: A
Q60. What is the polarization of a discone antenna?
A. Vertical
B. Horizontal
C. Circular
D. Spiral
Ans.: A
Branch: Electronics and Telecommunication
Class: BE
Semester:VIII

A) International Telecommunications Satellite
B) India Telecommunications Satellite
C) Inter Telecommunications Satellite
D) None of the above
Ans.: International Telecommunications Satellite

A) The path followed by a satellite around the primary will be an ellipse.
B) The path followed by a satellite around the primary will be an circle.
C) The path followed by a satellite around the primary will be an sphere
Ans.: The path followed by a satellite around the primary will be an ellipse.
Q3. Apogeemeans?
A) The point farthest from earth
B) The point nearest from earth
C) The point smallest from earth
Ans.:The point farthest from earth
Q4. Choose correct option for Ascending node?

A) The point where the orbit crosses the equatorial plane going from south to north
B) The point longest from earth
C) The point closest approach to earth
Ans.:The point where the orbit crosses the equatorial plane going from south to north
Q5. Perigee means?

Ans.:The point closest approach to earth
Q6. Choose correct option for Argument of perigee?

A) The angle from ascending node to perigee, measured in the orbital plane at the earth’s center, in
the direction of satellite motion.
Ans.:The angle from ascending node to perigee, measured in the orbital plane at the earth’s
center, in the direction of satellite motion.
Q7.What is frequency (in GHZ) for ku band?
A) 40-75GHZ
B) 2-4GHZ
C) 12-18GHZ
D) 8-12GHZ
Ans.: 12-18GHZ
Q8. What is frequency (in GHZ) for V band?
A) 40-75GHZ
B) 2-4GHZ
C) 12-18GHZ
D) 8-12GHZ
Ans.: 40-75GHZ
Q9. What is frequency (in GHZ) for S band?
A) 40-75GHZ
B) 2-4GHZ
C) 12-18GHZ
D) 8-12GHZ
Ans.: 2-4GHZ
Q10. What is frequency (in GHZ) for X band?
A) 40-75GHZ
B) 2-4GHZ
C) 12-18GHZ
D) 8-12GHZ
Ans.: 8-12GHZ
Q11. What is frequency (in GHZ) for k band?
A) 40-75GHZ
B) 2-4GHZ
C) 12-18GHZ
D) 18-27GHZ
Ans.: 18-27GHZ
Q12.For an elliptical orbit?

A) 0 < e< 1.
B) e= 0
C) e =1
Ans.:0 < e< 1.

Q13. For a circular orbit?
A) 0 < e< 1.
B) e= 0
C) e =1
Ans.:e=0
Q14 Which of the following is a/the orbital parameters?
A) Eccentricity (e)
B) Semi-major axis (a)
C) Time of perigee (tp)
D) All of the above
Ans.:All of the above
Q15 Which of the following is not a orbital parameters?
A) Eccentricity (e)
D) polarity
Ans.:polarity
A) Argument of perigee (w)
B) Inclination (i)
D) All of the above
Q17 Which of the following is not a orbital parameters?
A) Eccentricity (e)
D) sputnik
Ans.:sputnik
A) GPS
B) GSM
C) polarity
Ans.:none of the above
Q19. What is frequency (in GHZ) for L band?
A) 40-75 GHZ
B) 2-4 GHZ
C) 12-18 GHZ
D) 1-2 GHZ
Ans.: 1-2 GHZ
Q20. What is frequency (in GHZ) for UHF band?
A) 40-75 GHZ
B) 2-4 GHZ
C) 0.3-1.0GHZ
D) 8-12 GHZ
Ans.: 0.3-1.0GHZ

A) ra = a(1+e), Ha =R-ra
B) ) ra = a(1+e), Ha =R-rP
C) ra = a(1+e), Ha = ra -R
D) None of above
Ans.:ra = a(1+e), Ha =R-ra

A) rp = a(1+e), Hp =R-rp
B) rp = a(1+e), Ha =R-rA
C) rp = a(1+e), Ha = rp-R
D) None of above
Ans.:rp = a(1+e), Hp =R-rp
Q23. Which of the following is antenna look angle?
A) Apogee.
B) Perigee
C) Azimuth
D) None of these
Ans.:Azimuth
Q24. Which of the following are antenna look angles?
A) Apogee.
B) Perigee
C) Elevation
D) None of these
Ans.: Elevation
Q25 Effect of Sun-transit outage is?
A) completely blanks out the signals from the satellite

B) Receive signal properly from satellite
C) Bothe A & B
D) None of these
Ans.:completely blanks out the signals from the satellite
Q26 Absorption losses are called?
A) Rain attenuation
B) Ionospheric losses
C) Atmospheric Absorption
D) None of these
Ans.:Atmospheric Absorption
Q27 Ionosphere layer is situated ----- km to --- km above the surface of Earth
A) 90-400 km
B) 400-800 km
C) Both A & B
D) None of these
Ans.:90-400km
Q28 What is Scintillation?
A) Variation in amplitude and phase, polarization, angle of arrival of radio

waves
B) Amplification
C) Both A & B
D) None of these
Ans.: Variation in amplitude and phase, polarization, angle of arrival of radio

waves
Q29Atmospheric drag has negligible effect on

A) geostationary satellites
B). MEO
C). LEO
D) None of these
Ans.:geostationary satellites
Q30Atmospheric drag has effect on

A). geostationary satellites
B). MEO
C). LEO satellites below about 1000 km.
D) None of these
Ans.:LEO satellites below about 1000 km.
Q31 An oblate spheroid is
A). The earth is not perfectly spherical, there being an equatorial bulge and a flattening at the poles,
a shape described as an oblate spheroid
B). The earth is perfectly spherical, there being an equatorial bulge and a flattening at the poles, a
shape described as an oblate spheroid
C). LEO satellites.
D) None of these
Ans.:The earth is not perfectly spherical, there being an equatorial bulge and a flattening at the
poles, a shape described as an oblate spheroid
Q32 . [EIRP] is
A) [EIRP] = [PS]+[G]dBW
B). [EIRP] = [PS]+[G]dB
C). The inclination of the orbit must be zero.
D). none of these
Ans.:[EIRP] = [PS]+[G]Dbw
Q33 [FSL]=?
A) [FSL] =32.4+20 log r+20 log f
B) [FSL] = 20 log r+20 log f
C) [FSL] =32.4+20 log r+20 log (wavelength)
D) none of these
Ans.:[FSL] =32.4+20 log r+20 log f
Q34 [PR]=?
A) [PR]=[EIRP]+[GR]-[FSL]
B) [PR]=[EIRP]+[GR]
C) [PR]=[EIRP]+[ FSL]
D) none of these
Ans.:[PR]=[EIRP]+[GR]-[FSL]
Q35 The Link-Power Budget Equation?

A) [PR] =[EIRP] +[GR] -[LOSSES]
B) [LOSSES] =[FSL] +[AA] +[PL]
C) [LOSSES] =[FSL] +[RFL] +[AML]
D) none of these
Ans.:[PR] =[EIRP] +[GR] -[LOSSES]
Q36 The losses for clear-sky conditions are

A) [LOSSES] =[FSL] +[RFL] +[AML] +[AA] +[PL]
B) [LOSSES] =[FSL] +[AA] +[PL]
C) [LOSSES] =[FSL] +[RFL] +[AML]
D) none of these
Ans.:[LOSSES] =[FSL] +[RFL] +[AML] +[AA] +[PL]
Q37 A key parameter in link-budget calculations is

A) the equivalent isotropic radiated power
B) FSL
C) AA
D) None of these
Ans.: the equivalent isotropic radiated power
Q38 conditions are required for an orbit to be geostationary:

A) The satellite must travel eastward at the same rotational speed as the earth.
B). The orbit must be circular.
C). The inclination of the orbit must be zero.
D). all of these
Ans.: all of these
Q39 The signal to noise ratio for a satellite signal least depends on
A) Satellite surface area
B) Bandwidth
C) Free space path losses
D) Effective isotropically radiated power
Ans.:Satellite surface area
Q40 The main advantage of satelliitecomminication is

A) Low cost
B) Low distortion
C) High reliability
D) High band width
Ans.:High reliability
Q41 A communication satellite is a repeater between
A) one transmitting and one receiving station
B) one transmitting and many receiving station
C) many transmitting and one receiving station
D) many transmitting and many receiving station
Ans.:many transmitting and many receiving station
Q42 Satellite used for intercontinental communications are known as
A) COMAT
B) DOMSAT
C) INTELSAT
D) EARSAT
Ans.:INTELSAT
Q43 A satellite earth station has
A) Receiving facilities only
B) Transmitting only
C) A and C
D) A , c and attenuating
Ans.:A and C
Q44Geostationary satellite are generally put in……..orbit and domestic satellite in …….orbit
A) Polar, inclined orbit
B) Polar, equatorial
C) Equatorial, polar
D) Inclined , polar
Ans.:Equatorial, polar
Q45 Which area is least effectively covered by geostationary satellites?

A) Equatorial region
B) Polar region
C) A and C
Ans.:Polar region
Q46 Geostationary satellites are located at a height of

A) 3600 km from earth’s surface
B) 36000 km from earth’s surface
C) 360,000 km from earth’s surface
D) 3600,000 km from earth’s surface
Ans.:36000 km from earth’s surface
Q47 Geostationary satellite follow

A) Circular path
B) Elliptical path
C) Inclined path
D) none of these
Ans.:Elliptical path
Q48 In the C band and, more especially, the Ku band, rainfall is the most significant cause of:
A) Signal fading.
B) Signal spreading
C) Attenuation
D) none of these.
Ans.:Signal fading
Q49 The period of a satellite, the time required for a satellite to make a complete trip around
the Earth, is determined by _________ law.
A) Kepler's
B) Newton's
C) Ohm's
Ans.:Kepler's
Q50 The signal from a satellite is normally aimed at a specific area called the _________.
A) path
B) effect
C) footprint
Ans.:footprint
Q51 AMLstandsfor?
A) Amplitude modulation limiter
B) Amplified modulated LAN
C) Antenna mis-alignment loss
D) None of these
Ans.: Antenna mis-alignment loss
Q52RFLstandsfor?
A) Receiver Feeder Loss

B) Receiver frequency loss
C) Receiver for loss
D) None of these
Ans.: Receiver Feeder Loss
Q53AAstandsfor?
A) Amplitude Amplifier
B) Amplifier Amplitude
C) Atmospheric Absorption
D) None of these
Ans.:Atmospheric Absorption
Q54FSLstandsfor?
A) Free State loss

B) Free space loss
C) Free Space Spreading Loss
D) None of these
Ans.:Free Space Spreading Loss
Q55TT &C stands for
A) Telemetry track command

B) Telemetry tracing command
C) Telemetry tracking and command system
D) None of these
Ans.:Telemetry tracking and command system
Q56Which of the following is antenna mount
A) Azimuth mount
B) Elevation mount
C) X-Y mount
D) None of these
Ans.:X-Y mount
Q57Which of the following is not antenna mount
A) Azimuth-Elevation mount
B) Azimuth mount
C) X-Y mount
D) None of these
Ans.:Azimuth mount
Q58In the maximum performance some dominating factors related to the design are
A) Weight of the satellite
B) DC power generated on board
C) Frequency band allocation for satellite communication
D) All of the above
Q59Technically the ration frequency range of satellite communication is determined by
A) All of the below

B) Absorption, scattering and refraction effects in the atmosphere.
C) Galactic noise and thermal noise because of the atmosphere.
D) Appropriate satellite antenna gain.
Ans.:All of the below
Q60DBS services stands as________.

A) Direct broadcast satellite
B) Distance broadcast satellite
C) Distributed broadcast satellite
D) None of these
Ans.:Direct broadcast satellite

Model Question Paper ANS
Branch: Electronics and telecommunication Engineering

Class: BE
Semester:VIII
1) International ………..union (ITU) C
A) Telephone B)Telex C)Telecommunication D)Telematicx

2) To facilate frequency planning the world is divided in to ……regions C
A)1 B)2 C) 3 D) 4
3) In Fixed satellite services provides link for ……….network. D
A)Mobile B) Internet C)Data D) Telephone

4) Broadcasting satellite services are known as ……… A
A) DTH B) SSB C)DSB D) Cable Network
5) Frequency band used for satellite communication are VHF, L, C & D
……. Bands.
A) UHF B) S C) V D) Ku
6) Polar orbits satellite cover the ………regions D
A) Europe B) America C)Asia D) N&S Poles

7) The path followed by a satellite around the primary will be an……. D
A) circle B) Parabola C) Hyperbola D) Ellipse

8) For …….time intervals a satellite will sweep out equal areas in its D
orbital plane focused at the barycentre..
A) Unequal B) even C) odd D) Equal
9) The …..of the periodic time of the orbit is proportional to the ……. Of A
the mean distance between the two bodies.
A) square, cube B) cube, square C) square ,square D) cube, cube
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10) Apogee means ……. distance from earth… A
A) farthest B) closest C) tangent D) other

11) The line joining the perigee and apogee through the centre of the earth B
is called……..
A) line of nodes B) lines of apsides C) ascending nodes D) descending
nodes
12) The angle between the orbital plane and the earth’s equatorial plane is A
called…….
A) Inclination B) Apogee C)Perigee D) True anomaly
13) The GEO satellites are placed ……kms above the surface of the earth. D
A) 500-1500 B)10000 C) 400 D) 37786

14) In GEO satellite their footprints is covering almost…….of the earth. B
A)1/2 B)1/3 C) 1/4 D) 1/5

15) In MEO satellites the delay increases about ………ms. B
A) 5-10 B) 70-80 C) No Delay D) 120-150

16) Polar orbiting satellites are placed between ……..Km. B
A) 500-600 B) 800-900 C) 5000-6000 D) 35000-36000

17) INTELSAT is ………type satellite. C
A) LEO B) MEO C) GEO D) Polar orbit

18) Meteorological satellites services often used to perform ….services. D
A)Land mobile B) Direct broadcasting C) cable companies D) search

& rescue
19) C band frequency allocation to satellite used for D
A) mobile B) Navigation C) DBS D) Fixed satellite services

20) Atmospheric drag has an effect on ………..of satellite. C
A) weight B) colour C) Velocity D) Size
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21) The look angles for the earth station antenna are ….and elevation A
angles.
A) Azimuth B) Right C) Tangent D) Normal
22) Polar mount antenna pointing accurately……..satellites. A
A) One B) Two C) Three D) None

23) The East and West limits of …….are visible from any given Earth C
Station.
A) LEO B) MEO C) GEO D) Polar
24) During the eclipses period ………of the satellites become non B
functional.
A) speed B) solar cells C) antennas D) Engine
25) Sun transit outage is ….. of GEO satellite signal. A
A) Distortion B) Amplification C) Gain D) Attenuate

26) Sun outages occur around the time of the ……… D
A) winter B) Summer C) Rainy D) Equinoxes

27) A Transfer orbit between the initial lower orbit and destination orbit C
is known as…………..orbit.
A) polar B) Sun synchronous C) Hohmann-Transfer D) Prograde
28) Satellite in……….. orbit must all occupy a single ring above Equator C
A) LEO B) MEO C)GEO D) Polar
29) Radio propagation is the behaviour of ……..when they are A
transmitted from Earth to satellite or vice versa
A)Radio Waves B)Light C)Air D)Vapour
30) Weather related losses are called……. B
A) Atmospheric absorption B)Atmospheric attenuation C)Distortion
D)Refraction
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31) Ionosphere is the layer situated between ……Km above surface of B
the Earth
A) 0 to 90 B) 90 to 400 C) 400 to 600 D)above 600
32) To calculate absorption loss D
[AA]=[AA]90…….θ
A) sin B) cos C) Tan D) Coses
33) A fading phenomenon , which causes the radio waves to focus and D
defocus because of the difference in the atmospheric refraction index is
seen is called …………
A) Refraction B) Absorption C) Diffraction D) Scintillation
34) Electromagnetic waves are absorbed in the atmosphere Two compound A
are responsible one is water and other is ……..
A)Oxygen B) Carbon dioxide C) Hydrogen D) Nitrogen
35) The signals are distributed over a wide area is known as ……. C
A) Refraction B) Absorption C) Dispersion D) Diffraction
36) The rate at which the rainwater would be accumulated in a rain guage in A
the area is called rain rate. ……..is the function of rain rate.
A)rain attenuation B)absorption C)Rain Depolarization
D) Ice Depolarization
37) In ionosphere travelling ionosphere disturbances generated due to A
charged
A) Electronics B) Protons C) Neutrons D) photons
38) When horizontal and vertical dipoles are mounted close to each other at A
right angles they produce a …….. polarized wave.
A) circularly B)Squarely C)Triangularly D) Hexagonally
39) To calculate the effect of depolarization two measures are used one is A
cross polarization discrimination and second is ………
A) polarization isolation B)vertical polarization C) Horizontal
Polarization D) Polarization vector
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40) A geostationary earth orbiting satellite transmitting ………. Polarized C
wave
A) Horizontal B) Vertical C) Linear D) Non linear
41) …….is used to radiate electromagnetic energy efficiently and in desired A
direction.
A) Antenna B) solar cell C) Satellite D) Others
42) ……….reflector is a good example of reflectors at microwave A
frequencies.
A) Parabolic B) Hyperbolic C) Elliptical D) other
43) ……….is an example of aperture antenna. A
A) Horn B)Parabolic C) Dipole D) Yagi uda

44) ………..is one of the most common antenna consisting a straight C
conductor .
A) Horn B) Parabola C) Dipole D) Yagi-uda
45) A grouping of similar or different antennas from an ………..antenna D
A) Horn B) Parabola C) Dipole D) Array
46) …….. antennas can be use at home to capture signals of world A
radios or local television channel.
A) Loop B) Horn C) Dipole D) Parabola
47) ……… pattern shows that the gain of an antenna varies with A
direction
A) Radiation B) Direction C) Lobe D) Beamwidth
48) ….loss is due to the spreading of signal in space. B
A) Feeder B) Free space transmission C) Antenna misalignment

D) fixed atmosphere
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49) ……….loss is due to the connection between the satellite receiver A
antennas improper.
A)Feeder B) Free space Transmission C) Antenna D) Ionosphere
50) The gases present in atmosphere absorb the signals ,this kind of loss is C
known as
A) feeder B) Antenna C) Fixed Atmospheric D) ionosphere
51) EIRP stands for equivalent ……Radiated Power. A
A) isotropic B)Ionospheric C) Internal D) Other

52) A satellite link operating at 14 GHz has receiver feeder loss of 1.5 dB, A
free space loss of 207dB, Atmosphere loss of 0.5dB and Antenna loss
of 0.5 dB. Calculate the total link loss for clear sky condition.
A) 209.5 dB B) 2009.5 dB C) 20.09 dB D) 223.5 dB
53) The ……. Of a satellite circuit is where the earth station is transmitting B
the data to the space craft and the space craft receiving it.
A) downlink B) uplink C) carrier to noise D) noise power
54) A measure of a performance of a satellite link is considered as a ratio A
of……….. power at receiver input.
A) carrier to noise B) noise to carrier C) signal to noise
D) noise to signal
55) ……….antennas are designed to cover the large areas on earth. C
A) parabolic B) Helical C) Horn D) loop

56) ……..are used to increase the gain of antennas. D
A) Dipole B) Director C) Loop D) Parabolic Reflector

57) In Cassegrain antennas the secondary reflector is a……… A
A) Convex B) Ellipsoid C) Hyperboloid D) Paraboloid

58) Pyramidal horn antennas are designed for ……..polarization. C
A) Horizontal B) vertical C) Linear D) non linear
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59) ……..defines the theoretical concept of an ideal antenna. A
A) Isotropic radiator B) Antenna gain C) Radiation Pattern

D) power flux Density
60) …….calculate the phenomenon of a communication link . A
A) Power flux Density B) Isotropic radiator C) Antenna gain D)

Coordinate system
Mr. Abhay Baliram Nehete
Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
J. T. Mahajan College of Engineering, Faizpur
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7 P.T.O.
Subject: Satellite & Mobile Communication
Branch: E & TC
Class: BE
Semester: VIII

A) International Telecommunications Satellite
B) India Telecommunications Satellite
C) Inter Telecommunications Satellite
Ans: A
A) 42.241Km
B) 42.241m
C) 4.241Km
D) 2.241Km
Ans: A
Q3. Apogee?
Ans: A
Q4. Ascending node?

A) The point closest approach to earth
B) The point where the orbit crosses the equatorial plane going from south to north
C) The point longest from earth
Ans: B

A) 6 GHz
B) 4 GHz
C) 14 GHz
D) 11 GHz
Ans: B
Q6. Mention the different services of satellite systems.

A) Information transmission
B) Signal transmission
C) Broadcasting satellite services
Ans: C
Q.7 Define Polar-orbiting Satellites.
A) Orbiting Satellites orbit the earth in such a way as to cover the east & west Polar Regions
B) Polar orbiting Satellites orbit the earth in such a way as to cover the north & south Polar Regions.
C) Either (a) & (b)
Ans: B

A) rp = a(1+e), Hp =R-rp
B ) rp = a(1+e), Ha =R-ra
C ) rp = a(1+e), Ha = rp-R
D) None of above
Ans: A
Q9. Define Universal time day.

A) UT day =1/24(hours+minutes/6+seconds/360)
B) UT day =1/24(hours+minutes+seconds/3600)
C) UT day =1/24(hours+minutes/60+seconds/3600)
D) None of above
Ans: C
Q10. What is sideral time?

A) Sideral time is time measured relative to the fixed stars. It will be seen that one complete rotation
sideral time relative to the sun .This is because the earth moves in its orbit around the sun.
B) Sideral time is time measured relative to the variable stars. It will be seen that one complete rotation
sideral time relative to the sun .This is because the earth moves in its orbit around the sun.
C) Sideral time is time measured relative to the fixed stars. It will be seen that one complete rotation
sideral time relative to the moon .This is because the earth moves in its orbit around the moon.
D) None of above
Ans: A
Q11. Mention the Julian dates.
A) JD = JD010 + Utday
B) JD = JD010 + day number + Utday
C) JD = JD010 + day number
D) None of above
Ans: B
Q12. What is meant by transponder?

A) In a communication satellite, the equipment which provides the power supply is referred to as the
transponder.
B) In a communication satellite, the equipment which provides the connecting link between the satellite’s
transmit & receive antennas is referred to as the transponder.
C) a & b
D) None of above
Ans: B
Q13. The optimum working frequency for satellite systems lies between
A) 20 MHz and 100 MHz
B) 100 GHz and 200 GHz
C) 20 GHz and 100 GHz
D) 2 GHz and 12 GHz
Ans: D
Q14. Geostationary satellites are located at a height of

A) 3600 km from earth’s surface
B) 3600,000 km from earth’s surface
C) 360,000 km from earth’s surface
D) 36000 km from earth’s surface
Ans: D
Q15. Geostationary satellite are generally put in……..orbit and domestic satellite in …….orbit
A) Polar, inclined orbit
B) Polar, equatorial
C) Equatorial, polar
D) Inclined, polar
Ans: C
Q16. Geostationary satellite follow

A) Circular path
B) Elliptical path
C) Inclined path
D) Cycloidal path
Ans: B
Q.17.A geostationary satellite is one which
A) hangs motionless in space about 36000 km about Earth

B) travels around the Earth in 24 hours
C) remains stationary above the Earth
D) appears stationary to everybody on Earth
Ans: D
Q18. Which law states that for equal time intervals, the satellite will sweep out equal areas in its orbital
plane, focused at the barycenter.
a. Newton’s 1st law
b. kepler’s first law
c. kepler’s second law
d. kepler’s third law
Ans: C
Q19. …………. is an artificial body that is projected from earth to orbit either earth (or) another body
of solar systems.
a. Satellite
b. moon
c. sun
d. none of the above
Ans: A
Q20. Which law states that the square of the periodic time of orbit is perpendicular to the cube of the
mean distance between the two bodies. A3 = 3/n2
Ans: D
Q21.What is meant by azimuth angle?

(a) It is defined as the angle produced by intersection of local horizontal plane & the plane passing
through the earth station ,the satellite & center of earth.
(b) It is defined as the angle produced by intersection of local vertical plane & the plane passing through
the earth station ,the satellite & center of earth.
(c) It is defined as the angle produced by intersection of local horizontal plane & center of earth.
(d) None of above
Ans: A
Q22. What is an polar antenna?

A) A single actuator is used which moves the antenna in a circular arc ie known as polar mount antenna.
B) An double actuator is used which moves the antenna in a circular arc ie known as polar mount antenna.
C) A single actuator is used which moves the antenna in a elliptical arc ie known as polar mount antenna.
D) None of above
Ans: A
Q23. What is declination?

A) The angle of tilt is often referred to as the declination which must not be confused with the electric
declination used in correcting compass readings.
B) The angle of tilt is often referred to as the declination which must be confused with the magnetic
C) The angle of tilt is often referred to as the declination which must not be confused with the magnetic
D) None of above
Ans: C
Q24. Define the terms in Eclipse.

A) During equinox periods, the earth the sun & the satellite are in alignment with the result that earth’ s
shadow eclipses that satellite & the sunlight fails to reach the satellite solar cells.
B) During equinox periods, the earth the sun & the satellite are in alignment with the result that earth’ s
shadow eclipses that satellite & the sunlight success to reach the satellite solar cells.
C) a & b
D) None of above
Ans: A
Q25. What is meant by spot beam antenna?

A) A beam generated by a communication satellite antenna of sufficient size that the angular spread of
sufficient size that the angular spread of the energy in the beam is very small with the result that a region
that is only a few hundred km in diameter is illuminated on earth.
B) A beam generated by a communication satellite antenna of sufficient size that the angular spread of
sufficient size that the angular spread of the energy in the beam is very slarge with the result that a region
that is only a few hundred mm in diameter is illuminated on earth.
C) Either a or b.
D) None of above
Ans: A
Q26.Define diplexer.
A) The transmit & receives signals are separated in a device known as diplexer
B) The transmit & receives signals are separated in a device known as diplexer.
C) Either a or b.
D) None of above
Ans: B
Q27. What is an TWTA?

A) The TWTAS are widely used in transponder to provide the final output power required to the trans
B) The TWTAS are widely used in transponder to provide the final input power required to the trans tube
& its power supplies.
C) Either a or b.
D) None of above
Ans: A
Q28. Define input backoff.

A) In order to reduce the inter-modulation distortion, the operating point of the TWT must be shifted
closer to the linear portion of the curve, the reduction in output power being referred to as i/p back-off.
B) In order to reduce the intermodulation distortion, the operating point of the TWT must be shifted
closer to the linear portion of the curve, the reduction in input power being referred to as i/p backoff.
C) Either a or b.
D) None of above
Ans: B
Q29. What is an EIRP?

A) It is a measure of radiated or transmitted power of an antenna. It can be completed from the antenna
gain & the power fed to the antenna input.
B) It is a measure of radiated or transmitted power of an antenna. It can be completed from the antenna
gain & the power fed from the antenna output.
C) Either a or b.
D) None of above
Ans: A
Q30. Write the equations of losses for clear sky conditions.

A) Losses=(FSL+(AML)+(AA)+(PL)
B) Losses=(FSL)+(RFL)
C) Losses=(FSL)+(RFL)+(AML)+(AA)+(PL)
D) None of above
Ans: C
Q31.What is an noise power spectral density?

A) N0 = BN/PN =KTNB0 joules
B) N0 = BN/PN
C) N0 = PN/BN=KTN joules
D) None of above
Ans: C
Q32. What are the types of antenna losses?
A) sky noise
B) Antenna losses
C) sky noise , Antenna losses
D) all of these
Ans: D
Q33. Define saturation flux density.

A) The flux density required at the receiving antenna to produce saturation of TWTA is termed the
saturation flux density.
B) The flux density required at the transmitting antenna to produce saturation of TWTA is termed the
saturation flux density.
C) a&b
D) None of above
Ans: A
Q34.The range between a ground station & a satellite is 42000km. Calculate the free space loss a
frequency of 6GHZ.
A) 20.4db.
B) 200.4db.
C) 2.4db.
D) None of above
Ans: B
Q35. Write the equations of C/N ratio.

A)C/N0=(EIRP)-LOSSES-(K) dB.
B) C/N0=(EIRP)-LOSSES-(K) dBHz.
C) C/N0=(EIRP)+(G/T)-LOSSES-(K) dBHz.
D) None of these
Ans: C
Q36. Primary component of uplink section of satellite is

A) transformer
B) transistor
C) earth station transmitter
D) power station transmitter
Ans: C
Q37. An antenna can be made more directional by
A) Increseing its diameter
B) Increaseing frequency of transmission
C) Either of (a) or (b) above

Ans: C
Q38. The frequency band used by most satellites is
A) UHF
B) VHF
C) EHF
D) SHF
Ans: D
Q39. The total noise of a satellite earth station receiving system consists of
A) Sky noise
B) Antenna and feeder noise
C) Parametric amplifier noise
D) All of the above

Ans: D

A) 24 hours
B) 12 hours
C) 6 hours
D) 1 hours
Ans: A
Q41. Which antenna is used for sending back signals from satellite to earth?
A) Dipole antenna
B) Horn antenna
C) Yagi antenna
D) Chicken-mash antenna
Ans: B
A) Effective isotropically radiated power
B) Bandwidth
D) Satellite surface area
Ans: D
Q43.A satellite signal transmitted from a satellite transponder to earth’s station.

A) Uplink
B) Downlink
C) Terrestrial
D) Earthbound
Ans: B
Q44. The flux density required at the receiving antenna to produce saturation of TWTA is
known as ……….
A) Electric flux density
B) Magnetic flux density
C) Saturation flux density
D) Photon flux density
Ans: C
Q45. In communication satellites, the up-link normally operates at a higher frequency than the down-
link because it
A) gives a narrow beam shining into space
B) results in lesser signal attenuation
C) gives better beam-shaping
D) is easier to polarize a high frequency beam
Ans: A
Q46. Satellite position has an/a ___________ angle with respect to the horizon.
A) Azimuth
B) Depression
C) Elevation
D) Critical
Ans: C
Q47.The carrier to noise ratio for a satellite depends upon

A) Effective Isotropic Radiated power
B) Bandwidth.
D) All of them
Ans: D
Q48.What is a polar antenna?

A) A single actuator is used which moves the antenna in a circular arc ie known as polar mount antenna.
B) A double actuator is used which moves the antenna in a circular arc ie known as polar mount antenna.
C) A single actuator is used which moves the antenna in a elliptical arc ie known as polar mount antenna.
D) None of above
Ans: A
Q49.Linear polarization can be obtained only if the wave consists of ________
A) Ex
B) Ey
C) Both Ex & Ey & in phase
D) Both Ex & Ey & out of phase
Ans: D
Q50.Power density is basically termed as ________ power per unit area
A) Reflected
B) Refracted
C) Radiated
D) Diffracted
Ans: C
Q51. The HPAs in most satellites are

A) TWTs
B) Vacuum tubes
C) Klystrons
D) Magnetrons
Ans: A
Q52. The azimuth angles and the angle of elevation is collectively known as
A) Antennas look angles
B) Antennas see angles
C) Antennas keep angles
D) Antennas satellite angles
Ans: A
Q53. The minimum acceptable angle of elevation
A) 6 degrees
B) 4 degrees
C) 5 degrees
D) 7 degrees
Ans: C
Q54. It is the horizontal angular distance from a reference direction either the southern or northern
most point of the horizon.
A) Angle of elevation
B) Latitude
C) Longitude
D) Azimuth
Ans: D
Q55. Determines the farthest satellite away that can be seen looking east or west of the earth station’s
longitude
A) Radio horizon
B) Optical horizon
C) Terrestrial limits
D) Limits of visibility
Ans: D
B) Bandwidth

Ans: A
Q57. In the C band and, more especially, the Ku band, rainfall is the most significant cause of:
A) Attenuation
B) Signal spreading
C) Signal fading
D) none of these.
Ans: C
Q58.A satellite may carry ______ transponders.

A) 32
B) 41
C) 24
D) None of these
Ans: A
Q59. When the satellite rotates in an orbit directly above the equator, usually in circular pattern. This
type of orbit is called ____.
A) Polar orbit
B) Synchronous orbit
C) Geosynchronous satellite
D) Equatorial orbit
Ans: D
Q 60. A communication satellite is a repeater between

A) one transmitting and one receiving station
B) one transmitting and many receiving station
C) many transmitting and one receiving station
D) many transmitting and many receiving station
Ans: D
Subject: Satellite & Mobile Communication
Branch: Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
Class: BE
Semester: VIII
Q. 1. INTELSAT stands?
A)International Telecommunications Satellite

B)India Telecommunications Satellite
C)Inter Telecommunications Satellite
Ans.: A
Q. 2. Kepler’s first law states -----
A)The path followed by a satellite around the primary will be an ellipse.

B) The path followed by a satellite around the primary will be an circle.
C) The path followed by a satellite around the primary will be an spher
Ans.: A
Q.3 Apogee is ------

Ans.: A
Q. 4. Perigee is -----
A)The point farthest from earth
Ans.: C
Q.5 True anomaly is----

A) The true anomaly is the angle from perigee to the satellite position, measured
Ans.: A
Q.6 The carrier to noise ratio for a satellite depends upon-----
A) Effective Isotropic Radiated power
B) Bandwidth.
D) All of them
Ans.: D
Q.7 What is application of satellite systems?
A)whether forecasting
B) Terrestrial communication
C) point to point communication
Ans.: A
Q.8 Define Universal time day.
A) UT day =1/24(hours+minutes/60+seconds/3600)
B) UT day =1/24(hours+minutes+seconds/3600)
C) UT day =1/24(hours+minutes/6+seconds/360)
Ans.: A
Q.9 Define diplexer.
A)The transmit & receives signals are separated in a device known as diplexer.
B) The transmit & receives signals are separated in a device known as diplexer
C) Either a or b.
D) None of above
Ans.: A
Q.10 Why are VHF, UHF, and microwave signals used in satellite communication?
A) More bandwidth
B) More spectrum space
C) Are not diffracted by the ionosphere
D) Economically viable
Ans.: C
Q.11 Which of the following bands cannot be used for satellite communication?
A) MF
B) Ku
C) X
D) C
Ans.: A
Q.12 Which technique uses two different antennas to reduce traffic on the same frequency?
A) Spatial isolation
B) Frequency reuse
C) Multiplexing
D) Modulation
Ans.: B
Q.13 What kind of battery used by older satellites ?

A) Lithium
B) Leclanche
C) Hydrogen
D) Magnesium
Answer : C
Q.14 A satellite signal transmitted from a satellite transponder to earth’s station is ……….
A) Uplink
B) Downlink
C) Terrestrial
D) Earthbound
Answer : B
Q.15 A helical antenna is used for satellite tracking because of …………..

A) Circular polarization
B) Maneuverability
C) Beamwidth
D) Gain
Answer : A
Q.16 VSAT was made available in ……..

A) 1979
B) 1981
C) 1983
D) 1977
Answer : A
Q.17 A geosynchronous satellite -----
A) has the same period a that of the Earth
B) has a circular orbit
C) rotates in the equatorial plane
D) has all of the above
Answer : D
Q. 18 Radio broadcasting is a familiar example of …………….

A) space multiplexing
B) time multiplexing
C) frequency multiplexing
Answer : C
Q. 19 The quality of a space-link is measured in terms of the ………. ratio.

A) C/N
B) S/N
C) G/T
D) EIRP
Answer :A
Q.20 Orbital disturbances of a geosynchronous satellite are caused by the----

A) moon
B) sun
C) earth
D) all of the above
Answer : D
Q.21 A reduction in TWT power for linearity is called:
A) backdown
B) backoff
C) power-down
D) EIRP drop
Answer: B
Q.22 VSAT stands for:
A) video satellite
B) video signal antenna terminal
C) very small antenna terminal
D) very small aperture terminal
Answer: D
Q.23 LEO stands for:
A) long elliptic orbit
B) low-earth orbit
C) lateral earth orbit
D) longitudinal earth orbit
Answer: B
Q.24How does troposphere affect the satellite signals?

A) Reduces velocity
B) Reflects the signals
C) Refracts the signal
D) Bit inversion occurs
Answer: A
Q.25 Which of the following makes the existence of ionosphere possible?
A) Rotation of the Earth

B) Ultraviolet radiation from sun
C) Solar flares
D) Radiation from distant stars
Answer: B
Q.26 What happens to the satellite signals as the density of the ionosphere is high?
A) Velocity increases
B) Velocity decreases
C) Signal strength increases
D) Frequency reduces
Answer: A
Q.27 ---------- detects the satellite signal relayed from the feed and converts it to an electric
current, amplifies and lower its frequency.
A) Horn antenna
B) LNA
C) Satellite receiver
D) Satellite dish
Answer: B
Q.28 The down link frequency in the C band transponder is -----

A) 6 GHz
B) 4 GHz
C) 14 GHz
D) 11 GHz
Answer: B
Q.29 The uplink frequency for sat com is -----
A) 6 GHz
B) 4 GHz
C) 14 GHz
D) 11 GHz
Answer: A
Q.30 . What is an EIRP?
A) It is a measure of radiated or transmitted power of an antenna. It can be completed from

the antenna gain & the power fed to the antenna input.
B) It is a measure of radiated or transmitted power of an antenna. It can be completed from
the antenna gain & the power fed from the antenna output.
C) Either a or b.
D) None of above
Answer: A
Q.31 What are the types of antenna losses?

A) sky noise
B) Antenna losses
C) sky noise , Antenna losses
D) all of these
Answer: D
Q.32 . Atmospheric drag has negligible effect on -----

B). MEO
C). LEO
D) None of these
Answer: A
Q.33 . Write the equations of C/N ratio.
A). C/N0=(EIRP)+(G/T)-LOSSES-(K) dBHz.

B). C/N0=(EIRP)-LOSSES-(K) dBHz.
C) C/N0=(EIRP)-LOSSES-(K) dB.
D) None of these
Answer: A
Q.34. The signal to noise ratio for a satellite signal least depends on-----
B) Bandwidth
Answer: A
Q.35A satellite may carry -------- transponders.
A) 41
B) 32
C) 24
D) None of these
Answer: B
Q.36The height of a satellite in a synchronous equatorial orbit is------
A) 100 miles
B) 6800 miles
C) 22,300 miles
D) 35,860 miles
Answer: C
Q.37 The main function of a communications satellite is as-------
A) Repeater
B) Reflector
C) Beacon
D) Observation platform
Answer: A
Q.38 Most satellites operate in which frequency band?
A) 30 to 300 MHz
B) 300 MHz to 3 GHz
C) 3 to 30 GHz
D) Above 300 GHz
Answer: C
Q.39 The main power sources for a satellite are-----
A) Batteries
B) Solar cells
C) Fuel cells
D) Thermoelectric generators
Answer: B
Q.40 The maximum height of an elliptical orbit is called the------
A) Perigee
B) Apex
C) Zenith
D) Apogee
Answer: D
Q.41 How can multiple earth stations share a satellite on the same frequencies?
A) Frequency reuse
B) Multiplexing
C) Mixing
D) They can’t
Answer: A
Q.42 What is a cell in cellular system?
A) A group of cells
B) A group of subscribers
C) A small geographical area
D) A large group of mobile systems
Answer: A
Q.43 What is frequency reuse?
A) Process of selecting and allocating channels

B) Process of selection of mobile users
C) Process of selecting frequency of mobile equipment
D) Process of selection of number of cells
Answer: A
Q.44. Which is not the leap year?
A) 1987
B)1988
C)2000
D) None of these
Answer: A
Q.45 A helical antenna is used for satellite tracking because of-------
A) Circular polarization
B) Maneuverability
C) Beamwidth
D) Gain
Answer: A
Q.46 Satellite engine uses--------
A) Jet propulsion
B) Ion propulsion system
C) Liquid fue
D)None of these
Answer: B
Q.47 A satellite cross-link means------
A) Earth-to-satellite link
B) Satellite-to-earth link
C) Satellite-to-satellite link
D None of these
Answer: C
Q. 48---------- is a satellite that rotates around the earth in a low-altitude elliptical or circular
pattern.
A) Geosynchronous satellite
B) Nonsynchronous satellite
C) Prograde satellite
D Retrograde satellite
Answer: B
Q.49 ………… law states that the path followed by the satellite around the primary will be
an ellipse
A)Newton’s 1st law

B) kepler’s first law
C) kepler’s second law
D) kepler’s third law
Answer : B
Q.50 India’s Polar Satellite Launch vehicle (PSLV) to be ready in 1991 is designed to launch
1000 kg spacecraft into --------- orbit.
A) geostationary
B) equatorial
C) polar
D) sun-synchronous polar
Answer : D
Q. 51 Low-orbit satellites are not used for communications because they-------

A) produce sonic booms
B) do not provide 24 hour/ day contact to the users on Earth
C) heat up and melt
D) none
Answer : C
Q.52 What is an polar antenna?
A) A single actuator is used which moves the antenna in a circular arc ie known as polar
mount antenna.
B) An double actuator is used which moves the antenna in a circular arc ie known as polar
mount antenna.
C) A single actuator is used which moves the antenna in a elliptical arc ie known as polar
mount antenna.
D) None of above
Answer : A
Q.53 Transmission bandwidth for satellite system least depends on-------
A) Modulation method
B) Overall costs
C) Available technology
D) Ionospheric characteristics
Answer : D
Q.54 Atmospheric drag has negligible effect on --------

B). MEO
C). LEO
D) None of these
Answer : A
Q. 55 ---------occurs where multiple carriers pass through any device with nonlinear
characteristics .
A) Modulation
B)Demodulation
C) Intermodulation
D None of these
Answer : C
Q.56 What is an polar antenna?
A) A single actuator is used which moves the antenna in a circular arc ie known as polar
mount antenna.
B)An double actuator is used which moves the antenna in a circular arc ie known as polar
mount antenna.
C) A single actuator is used which moves the antenna in a elliptical arc ie known as polar
mount antenna.
D) None of above
Answer : A
Q. 57 What is an TWTA?
A) The TWTAS are widely used in transponder to provide the final output power required to
the trans tube & its power supplies.
B) The TWTAS are widely used in transponder to provide the final input power required to
the trans tube & its power supplies.
C) Either a or b.
D) None of above
Answer : A
Q. 58 What is SCPC?
A) In a thin route circuit, a transponder channel (36MHz) may be occupied by a no. of single
carriers, each associated with its own voice circuit.
B) In a thin route circuit, a transponder channel (36mhz) may be occupied by a no. of double
carriers, each associated with its own voice circuit.
C) Either a or b.
D) None of above
Answer : A
Q. 59 With reference to satellite communication, the anti-jamming technique preferred is-----
A) key leverage
B) Frequency hopping
C) Once-only key
D) Frequency-spectrum modulation
Answer : B
Q. 60 The total noise of a satellite earth station receiving system consists of-------
A) Sky noise
B) Antenna and feeder noise
C) Parametric amplifier noise
D) All of the above
Answer : D
Subject:- Satellite and Mobile Communication.
Branch:-B.E(E&TC).
Year:-19-20
Sem:-VIII
1. The transmitter-receiver combination in the satellite is known as a _______

a. Relay
b. Repeater
c. Transponder
d. Duplexer
Answer: c
2. The downlink frequency is lower than the uplink frequency.

a. True
b. False
Answer: a
3. What is the reason for carrying multiple transponders in a satellite?

a. More number of operating channel
b. Better reception
c. More gain
d. Redundancy
Answer: a
4. Why are VHF, UHF, and microwave signals used in satellite communication?
a. More bandwidth
b.More spectrum space
c. Are not diffracted by the ionosphere
d.Economically viable
Answer: c
5. What is the reason for shifting from c band to ku band in satellite communication?
a. Lesser attenuation
b.Less power requirements
c. More bandwidth
d. Overcrowding
Answer: d
6. Which of the following bands cannot be used for satellite communication?

a. MF
b. Ku
c. X
d. C
Answer: a
7. Why are techniques like frequency reuse and spatial isolation carried out?
a. Reduce traffic load
b. More gain
c. High speed
d. Error detection
Answer: a
a. Spatial isolation
b. Frequency reuse
c. Multiplexing
d. Modulation
Answer: b
9. Which technique uses spot beam antennas to divide the area covered by the satellite into smaller segments?
a. Spatial isolation
b. Frequency reuse
c. Multiplexing
d. Modulation
Answer: a
10. To make antenna more directional, either its size must be increased or
a. the number of its feed horns must be increased
b.the frequency of its transmission must be increased
c. its effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP) must be increased
d. its footprint must be increased
Answer : b
11. India’s first domestic geostationary satellite 1NSAT-IA was launched on 10th April 1982 from
a. USSR
b.USA
c. UK
d. UP
Answer : b
12. Satellite launch sites are invariably located on Eastern seaboards to ensure that
a. launch takes place eastward
b. expenditure of propulsion fuel is reduced during plane changing
c. the satellite achieves circular orbit quickly
d. spent rocket motor and other launcher debris falls into the sea
Answer : d
13. Geostationary satellite follow

a. Circular path
b.Elliptical path
c. Inclined path
d. Cycloidal path
ans-b
14. The number of days when Earth’s shadow falls on a geosynchronous satellite is
a. 88
b. 277
c. 5
d. 10
Answer : a
15. A satellite signal transmitted from a satellite transponder to earth’s station is ……….
a. Uplink
b. Downlink
c. Terrestrial
d. Earthbound
Answer : b
16. A helical antenna is used for satellite tracking because of …………..
a. Circular polarization
b. Maneuverability
c. Beamwidth
d. Gain
Answer : a
17. What band does VSAT first operate?

a. L-band
b. X-band
c. C-band
d. Ku-band
Answer : c
18. [FSL]=?
a. [FSL] =32.4+20 log r+20 log f
b. [FSL] = 20 log r+20 log f
c. [FSL] =32.4+20 log r+20 log (wavelength)
d. none of these
Ans-a
19. ……………. collects very weak signals from a broadcast satellite

a. Helical antenna
b. Satellite dish
c. LNA
d. TWT
Answer : b
20. ………….is a loss of power of a satellite downlink signal due to earth’s atmosphere.
a. Atmospheric loss
b. Path loss
c. Radiation loss
d. RFI
Answer : b
21. …………… is considered as the unsolved problem in satellite system.

a. Coverage
b. Cost
c. Access
d. Privacy
Answer : d
22. As the height of a satellite orbit gets lower, the speed of the satellite ……………
a. Increases
b. Decreases
c. Remains the same
d. None of the above
Answer : a
23. A satellite beam that covers almost 42.4% of the earth’s surface is called ……………
a. Zone beam
b. Hemispheric beam
c. Spot beam
d. Global beam
Answer : d
24. A geosynchronous satellite
a. has the same period a that of the Earth
b. has a circular orbit
c. rotates in the equatorial plane
d. has all of the above
Answer : d
25. A transponder is a satellite equipment which

a. receives a signal from Earth station and amplifies
b. changes the frequency of the received signal
c. retransmits the received signal
d. does all of the above-mentioned functions
Answer : d
26. The Link-Power Budget Equation?

a.[PR] =[EIRP] +[GR] -[LOSSES]
b. [LOSSES] =[FSL] +[AA] +[PL]
c. [LOSSES] =[FSL] +[RFL] +[AML]
d. none of these
Ans-a
27. Kepler's first law states that the orbits of the planets are oval in shape or
a.Ellipses.
b.Perfect circles.
c.Squares.
d.Triangles.
Answer-a
28.Kepler's second law is known as

a.The Law of Orbits.
b.The Law of Areas.
c.The Law of Periods.
d.The Law of Gravity.
Answer-b
29. Kepler's third law is known as

a.The Law of Orbits.
b.The Law of Areas.
c.The Law of Periods.
d.The Law of Gravity.
Answer-c
30.For an elliptical orbit?

a. 0<e<1
b. 0
c. 1
ans-a
31.Apogee?
a. The point farthest from earth
b. The point nearest from earth
c. The point smallest from earth
Answer-a
32.. Perigee?
a.The point farthest from earth
b. The point longest from earth
c. The point closest approach to earth
Answer-c
33. Ascending node?

a. The point where the orbit crosses the equatorial plane going from south to north
Answer-a
34. Argument of perigee?

a. The angle from ascending node to perigee, measured in the orbital plane at
the earth’s center, in the direction of satellite motion.
Answer-a
35. The quality of a space-link is measured in terms of the ………. ratio.

a. C/N
b. S/N
c. G/T
d. EIRP
Answer :a
36. At present, the radio-frequency band mainly used by most satellites is ……….
a. EHF
b. UHF
c. VHF
d. SHF
Answer : d
37. Orbital disturbances of a geosynchronous satellite are caused by the

a. moon
b. sun
c. earth
d. all of the above
Answer : d
38. Which one of the following statement is correct?

a. Satellite spacing is not affected by the bandwidth of the transmitting earth station
b. Beamwidth is independent of antenna size and frequency band used
c. The width of a beam in space is inversely proportional to the width of the transmitting antenna
d. Use of high-frequency bands permits less number of satellites to share the orbit
Answer : c
39. A geostationary satellite is one which

a. hangs motionless in space about 36000 km about Earth
b. travels around the Earth in 24 hours
c. remains stationary above the Earth
d. appears stationary to everybody on Earth
Answer : d
40. Geostationary satellite follow

a. Circular path
b.Elliptical path
c. Inclined path
d. Cycloidal path
ans-b
41. What is the full form of WLAN?

a. Wide Local Area Network
b. Wireless Local Area Network
c. Wireless Land Access Network
d. Wireless Local Area Node
Answer : b
42. Repeaters inside communication satellites are known as ………

a. Transceivers
b. Transponders
c. Transducers
d. TWT
Answer : b
43. What is an noise power spectral density?

a.N0 = PN/B N=KTN joules
b.N0 = BN/PN
c. N0 = BN/PN =KTNB 0 joules

d. None of above
Ans-a
44. What is an EIRP?

(a. It is a measure of radiated or transmitted power of an antenna. It can be completed from the
antenna gain & the power fed to the antenna input.
(b. It is a measure of radiated or transmitted power of an antenna. It can be completed from the antenna
gain& the power fed from the antenna output.
(c. Either a or b.
(d. None of above
Ans-a
45. INTELSAT stands for ………….

a. Intel Satellite
b. International Telephone Satellite
c. International Telecommunications Satellite
d. International Satellite
Answer : c
46. …………. is an artificial body that is projected from earth to orbit either earth (or) another body of solar
systems.
a. Satellite
b. moon
c. sun
d. none of the above
Answer : a
47. ………… is defined as the use of orbiting satellites to receive, amplify and retransmit data to earth stations.
a. Optical communication
b. Digital communication
c. Analog communication
d. Satellite communication
Answer : d
48. ………… law states that the path followed by the satellite around the primary will be an ellipse.
Answer : b
49. Which law states that for equal time intervals, the satellite will sweep out equal areas in its orbital plane, focused
at the barycenter.
Answer : c
50. Which law states that the square of the periodic time of orbit is perpendicular to the cube of the mean distance
between the two bodies. A3 = 3/n2
Answer : d
51. Which area is least effectively covered by geostationary satellites?

a.Equatorial region
b.Polar region
c. A and C
ans-b
52.Which antenna is used for sending back signals from satellite to earth?
a.Dipole antenna
b.Horn antenna
c.Yagi antenna
d.Chicken-mash antenna
ans-b
53. Atmospheric drag has negligible effect on
a. geostationary satellites
b. MEO
c.LEO
d. None of these
Ans-a
54.The down link frequency in the C band transponder is
a. 6 GHz
b. 4 GHz
c. 14 GHz
d. 11 GHz
Answer-b
55. The carrier to noise ratio for a satellite depends upon

a. Effective Isotropic Radiated power
b. Bandwidth.
c. Free space path losses
d. All of them
Answer-d
56. The multiple access technique suitable only for digital transmission is
a.TDMA
b.FDMA
c.Botha.andb.
d.Packet Access
Answer-a
57.What is meant by azimuth angle?

a. It is defined as the angle produced by intersection of local horizontal plane & the plane passing
through the earth station ,the satellite & center of earth.
b. It is defined as the angle produced by intersection of local vertical plane & the plane passing through
the earth station ,the satellite & center of earth.
c. It is defined as the angle produced by intersection of local horizontal plane & center of earth.
d. None of above
Ans-a
58.Commonly used mode for 3G networks is

a. TDMA
b. FDMA
c. TDD
d. FDD
ANSWER: d
59.Write the equations of losses for clear sky conditions.

a. Losses=(FSL)+(RFL)+(AML)+(AA.+(PL)
b. Losses=(FSL)+(RFL)
c. Losses=(FSL+(AML)+(AA.+(PL)
d. None of above
Ans-a
60.The shape of the cellular region for maximum radio coverage is

a. Circular
b. Square
c. Oval
d. Hexagon
ANSWER: d

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MODEL QUESTION PAPER

Subject: Satellite and Mobile Communication (188112/238112)

Q.1 A television (TV) transmission is an example of which type of transmission?

Q.17. Mention the perigee height.

Q.19..Self-Generated Torques And Pressures Caused By Rf Radiation From The Antenna

22) What is declination?

39. The Link-Power Budget Equation?

(a) [PR] =[EIRP] +[GR] -[LOSSES]

44. Sun transit outage is an interruption in or distortion of geostationary satellite signals

47. The satellite is accelerating as it orbits the earth.

50. When is the speed of the satellite maximum in an elliptical orbit?

57. What percentage of the earth can communication satellites see?

59. What is the primary use of communication satellites?

Branch:Electronics & Telecommunications

Q1. INTELSAT stands?

A. International Telecommunications Satellite

Q2.Kepler’s first law states?

A. The path followed by a satellite around the primary will be an ellipse.

Q3. Kepler’s second law states?

A. If t2-t1=t4-t3, then A12=A34.

A. The point farthest from earth

A. The point farthest from earth

Q7. Ascending node?

C.The point closest approach to earth

D. None of the above

Q8. The down link frequency in the C band transponder is

A. Effective Isotropic Radiated power

C. Free space path losses

Q11. What is application of satellite systems?

12. Mention the different services of satellite systems

A. Broadcasting satellite service

Q. 13 Define Polar-orbiting Satellites.

Q14. Mention the apogee height.

Q15. Mention the perigee height.

Q.16 Define Universal time.

Q17.Define Universal time day.

Q18.Primary component of uplink section of satellite is

C. earth station transmitter

D. power station transmitter

Q. 19. Sound signals in TV are

Q. 20 Video signals in TV are

Q21. The main advantage of satelliite comminication is

Q22. A communication satellite is a repeater between

A.one transmitting and one receiving station

B.one transmitting and many receiving station

C. many transmitting and one receiving station

D. many transmitting and many receiving station

Q23. The angle subtended by earth at a geostationary communication

Q24.In analog technique of modulation in satellite, the most commonly

Q25. Transmission bandwidth for satellite system least depends on

Q27. Shannon’s law relates

A. Antenna gain to bandwidth

Q28. A synchronous satellite orbits the earth once in

Q29. The velocity of a geostationary satellite is nearly

Q30.Geostationary satellites are located at a height of

A. 3600 km from earth’s surface

Q31.Geostationary satellite follow

Q32. Geostationary satellite are generally put in……..orbit and domestic

A. Polar, inclined orbit

Q33. Which area is least effectively coverd by geostationary satellites?

Q34. Satellite used for intercontinental communications are known as

Q35.A satellite earth station has