Read the given passage carefully and answer the following questions.
Satellites are mode of communication in themselves as well as they regulate the use of other means of communication. However, use of satellite in getting a continuous and synoptic view of larger area has made satellite communication very vital for the country due to the economic and strategic reasons. Satellite images can be used for the weather forecast, monitoring of natural calamities, surveillance of border areas, etc. On the basis of configuration and purposes, satellite system in India can be grouped into two: Indian National Satellite System (INSAT) and Indian Remote Sensing Satellite System (IRS). The INSAT, which was established in 1983, is a multi-purpose satellite system for telecommunication, meteorological observation and for various other data and programmes. The IRS satellite system became operational with the launching of IRS-IA in March 1988 from Vaikanour in Russia. India has also developed her own Launching Vehicle PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle). These satellites collect data in several spectral bands and transmit them to the ground stations for various uses. The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) at Hyderabad provides facilities for acquisition of data and its processing. These are very useful in the management of natural resources.
_____ is NOT an application of INSAT satellite.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Monitoring of Water Resources
The passage states: “The INSAT, which was established in 1983, is a multi-purpose satellite system for telecommunication, meteorological observation and for various other data and programmes.”
India has two satellite systems: INSAT for communication and weather, and IRS for remote sensing of resources.
Option (1) Monitoring of Water Resources — Not an application of INSAT. Water is a natural resource. Its monitoring uses the data of the IRS remote sensing satellites, which are useful in the management of natural resources.
Option (2) Telecommunication — An application of INSAT. INSAT is a multi-purpose system for telecommunication.
Option (3) Weather Forecasting — An application of INSAT. INSAT makes meteorological observations, and these are the basis of weather forecasts.
Option (4) Meteorological Observations — An application of INSAT. INSAT is a multi-purpose system for meteorological observation.