Which one of the following is the most important reason for the establishment of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre at Thumba?

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Q: 29 (IAS/1994)
Which one of the following is the most important reason for the establishment of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre at Thumba?

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The most important reason for the establishment of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre at Thumba is that it is situated on the Geomagnetic Equator. Thumba is located near Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, India, and its strategic location on the Geomagnetic Equator made it an ideal site for scientific research and launching rockets.

Being situated on the Geomagnetic Equator offers certain advantages for space research. It allows scientists to study the Earth`s magnetic field and its interactions with the space environment. The region around the Geomagnetic Equator experiences unique atmospheric and magnetic phenomena, making it a valuable location for conducting experiments and gathering data related to space research.

While the other options mentioned, such as the proximity of the sea or Thumba`s proximity to a city or the Geographic Equator, may have some logistical advantages, they are not the primary reason for the establishment of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre at Thumba. The focus is primarily on the scientific benefits derived from its location on the Geomagnetic Equator.