Question

Q. In the context of the satellite launching system, consider the following statements:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect:

• Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)
• It is the third generation launch vehicle of India. It is the first Indian launch vehicle to be equipped with liquid stages.
• During the 1994-2017 periods, the vehicle has launched 48 Indian satellites and 209 satellites for customers from abroad.
• PSLV earned its title ‘the Workhorse of ISRO’ through consistently delivering various satellites to Low Earth Orbits, particularly the IRS series of satellites.

Statement 2 is correct:

• RISAT-2B with a lift-off mass of 615 kg is a radar imaging earth observation satellite. The satellite is intended to provide services to Agriculture, Forestry, and Disaster Management domains. India’s PSLV- C46 successfully launched RISAT-2B satellite from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota in May 2019.