Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Transport and Communcation

Question:

What is the name of India's own launching vehicle?

Options:

Pegasus

Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle

Space Launch System

Kosmos

Correct Answer:

Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle

Explanation:

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).