Which of the following is a multipurpose satellite system for telecommunication, meteorological observation and for various other data and programmes?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Indian National Satellite System (INSAT)
Option (1) Indian National Satellite System (INSAT) — Correct.
Option (2) Indian Remote Sensing Satellite System (IRS) — Incorrect. IRS satellites collect data for remote sensing, not for telecommunication.
Option (3) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) — Incorrect. PSLV is a launching vehicle, not a satellite system.
Option (4) National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) — Incorrect. NRSC is a centre on the ground, not a satellite system.
NCERT (2026-27): “Satellite Communication … 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.” |