Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Transport and Communcation

Question:

In which of the following year the Indian National Satellite System (INSAT) was established?

Options:

1987

1972

1991

1983

Correct Answer:

1983

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → 1983

"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."