Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

General Awareness

Question:

The satellite mission for which of the following satellites is oceanographic studies, to study ocean circulation and sea surface elevation?

Options:

JUGNU

SARAL

INSAT

HAMSAT

Correct Answer:

SARAL

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → SARAL

The SARAL (Satellite with ARGOS and ALtiKa) mission is focused on oceanography, including:

  • Studying ocean circulation
  • Measuring sea surface height/elevation
  • Climate and ocean dynamics studies

Other options:

  • JUGNU → technology demonstration, nanosatellite
  • INSAT → communication, meteorology
  • HAMSAT → amateur radio communications