UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2018
Question 50 of 61Science

With reference to India’s satellite launch vehicles, consider the following statements: 1. PSLVs launch the satellites useful for Earth resources monitoring whereas GSLVs are designed mainly to launch communication satellites. 2. Satellites launched by PSLV appear to remain permanently fixed in the same position in the sky, as viewed from a particular location on Earth. 3. GSLV Mk III is a four-staged launch vehicle with the first and third stages using solid rocket motors; and the second and fourth stages using liquid rocket engines. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 and 3
C1 and 2
D3 only

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Explanation

34 words hidden ... because satellites appearing fixed in the sky are geostationary, while PSLV commonly places payloads into polar or ... 35 words hidden

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