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Consider the following statements about Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS):
1. IRNSS is a constellation of five satellites, which were launched by PSLV.
2. It is an independent regional navigation satellite system designed to provide position information in the Indian region.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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The correct option is B 2 only
The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) regional satellite navigation system, that provides accurate real-time positioning and timing services.The system at-present consist of a constellation of 7 satellites, of which 4 are geosynchronous and 3 are geostationary, with two additional satellites on ground as stand-by. It will provide two levels of service, the 'standard positioning service' and 'restricted service'.

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