Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Transport and Communcation

Question:

From which country was the IRS satellite system launched?

Options:

Vaikanour in Russia

Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)

Moscow in Russia

NASA in the USA

Correct Answer:

Vaikanour in Russia

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).