Milestones in Indian Space Technology
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Which event marked India's first satellite launch?

  • GSAT-14 induction into the INSAT System
  • INSAT/GSAT System
  • SCATSAT launch in 2016
  • Aryabhata launch on 19 April 1975 (correct)

What is the main advantage of satellite communication over terrestrial communication?

  • Satellite communication is more private
  • Satellite communication is faster
  • Satellite communication is more reliable
  • Satellite communication is cheaper for long-distance calls (correct)

Which launch vehicle was used to induct GSAT-14 into the INSAT System?

  • SCATSAT-India's latest weather forecasting satellite
  • INSAT/GSAT System
  • Arlane-5 VA-231 (correct)
  • Kourou French Gulana

What was the purpose of launching SCATSAT in 2016?

<p>To forecast weather accurately (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of SAIRAL satellite mentioned in the text?

<p>Estimating crop production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which satellite navigation system was launched by India in 2016?

<p>IRNSS-G (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant achievement did Chandrayaan-1 accomplish?

<p>Discovered traces of water on the Moon (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of EDUSAT satellite designed by ISRO?

<p>Providing educational services (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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