Consider the following statements : 1. India launched its first full-fledged meteorological satellite (METSAT) in September 2002. 2. For the first time, the space vehicle PSLV- C4 carried a payload of more than 1000 kg into a geosynchronous orbit. Which o

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Q: 12 (IAS/2003)
Consider the following statements :
1. India launched its first full-fledged meteorological satellite (METSAT) in September 2002.
2. For the first time, the space vehicle PSLV- C4 carried a payload of more than 1000 kg into a geosynchronous orbit.
Which of these statements is/are correct?

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Current Affairs

question_exam: 

IAS

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0,31,26,16,6,31,4

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{'geosynchronous orbit': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'meteorological satellite': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'metsat': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'payload': [0, 0, 1, 0]}

The correct answer is option 3, meaning both statements 1 and 2 are correct.

Statement 1 is correct because India did in fact launch its first full-fledged meteorological satellite (METSAT), also known as Kalpana-1, in September 2002. This launch signified a major milestone in India`s space program as it was the country`s first dedicated meteorological satellite, which was designed to improve weather forecasting and disaster warning systems.

Statement 2 is also correct, as PSLV-C4 indeed carried a payload of more than 1000 kg into a geosynchronous orbit. Specifically, it was launched in 2002 carrying the METSAT. This launch marked the first time the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) had carried such a large payload into a geosynchronous orbit, demonstrating the vehicle`s versatility and capability.

Hence, both statements are true, making option 3 the right answer.