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In which year did GPS become open for public use?

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1979
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1980
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1981
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1982
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Solution

The correct option is B 1980
GPS stands for Global Positioning System and was developed by the United States of America. Initially, GPS was intended to be used exclusively by the US Defence. But since 1980, it has become open for public use.

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