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Q385. Consider the following statements: 1. In the year 2006, India successfully tested a full fledged cryogenic stage in rocketry. 2. After the USA, Russia and China, India is the only country to have acquired the capability for use of the cryogenic stage in rocketry. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

  1. In the year 2006, India successfully tested a full fledged cryogenic stage in rocketry.
  2. After the USA, Russia and China, India is the only country to have acquired the capability for use of the cryogenic stage in rocketry. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2007 • General Knowledge (1995-2010)

Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Statement 1 is correct: In October 2006, ISRO successfully conducted a 50-second qualification test of the indigenous cryogenic stage at the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. Statement 2 is incorrect: Other countries including France (European Space Agency) and Japan had also developed and deployed operational cryogenic stages prior to India.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2007 (Q385)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeneral Knowledge (1995-2010) → Miscellaneous
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 1 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2007 Q385

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2007 GS Paper I Question 385 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2007 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (A): "1 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2007 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "General Knowledge (1995-2010)" and micro-topic "Miscellaneous". You can explore all repeated questions from Miscellaneous in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Miscellaneous UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

To solve Miscellaneous questions in UPSC Prelims, identify extreme modifiers, verify core NCERT conceptual definitions, and eliminate mutually contradictory statement pairs before locking your final option.

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