Exams › SSC CGL (Prelims) › General

The commonly accepted boundary between Earth’s atmosphere and outer space, often used in aerospace records, is located at approximately:

1. 80 km
2. 100 km
3. 500 km
4. 1,000 km

Correct answer: 100 km

Solution

The commonly accepted boundary is the Kármán line, placed at about 100 km above Earth's surface. It is widely used to define the start of outer space.

Related SSC CGL (Prelims) General questions

• Which is generally not classified as a weather parameter?
• The main objective of the National Green Hydrogen Mission is to:
• When did India successfully conduct the first Gaganyaan TV-D1 test flight?
• Consider the following statements regarding renewable energy certificates (RECs): 1. They are issued for electricity generated from renewable sources. 2. They help utilities meet renewable purchase obligations.
• The approximate percentage of nitrogen in Earth’s atmosphere is:
• The speed required by a satellite to remain in a circular orbit around Earth is known as:

⚔️ Practice SSC CGL (Prelims) General free + battle 1v1 →