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Solution

The correct option is (C) telecommunication
INSAT (Indian National Satellite System) and GSAT (Geosynchronous Satellite System), are two of the prominent Indian satellite systems.
These satellites are primarily dedicated to supporting telecommunication services such as TV broadcasting, internet, weather forecasting, and meteorology, for the Indian subcontinent.

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