Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Transport and Communcation

Question:

The acquisition and processing facilities of satellite data in India is provided by _____.

Options:

NRSC

IIRS

SAC

HARSAC

Correct Answer:

NRSC

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → NRSC

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.