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Q77 (CGS/2026) Science & Technology › Space & Defence Technology

Consider the following statements :

I. Bahubali is the name of ISRO's Launch Vehicle.

II. GSAT-7R is the heaviest communication satellite ever launched from India.

III. CMS-03 is a multiband communication satellite of ISRO.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Result
Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: D

Explanation

All three statements are correct based on recent developments in India's space sector:

  • Statement I is correct: The Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3), formerly known as GSLV Mk-III, is popularly and officially (as of the LVM3-M5 mission) nicknamed 'Bahubali' due to its heavy-lift capability and strength.
  • Statement II is correct: GSAT-7R (also known as CMS-03), launched on November 2, 2025, weighs approximately 4,410 kg. It is the heaviest communication satellite ever launched from Indian soil (Sriharikota). While GSAT-11 is heavier, it was launched from French Guiana.
  • Statement III is correct: CMS-03 is a multi-band communication satellite (equipped with UHF, S, C, and Ku bands) designed to provide secure, high-capacity voice, data, and video communication for the Indian Navy across the Indian Ocean Region.
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