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Space & ISRO
Question No. 131Interactive Test Mode
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Q131. Consider the following statements: 1. India launched its first full-fledged meteorological satellite (METSAT) in September, 2002 2. For the first time, the space vehicle PSLV C-4 carried a payload of more than 1000 kg into a geosynchronous orbit Which of these statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

  1. India launched its first full-fledged meteorological satellite (METSAT) in September, 2002
  2. For the first time, the space vehicle PSLV C-4 carried a payload of more than 1000 kg into a geosynchronous orbit Which of these statements is/are correct?
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Correct Answer: Option (C) — Both 1 and 2

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• Statement 1 is correct: In September 2002, ISRO launched METSAT (later renamed Kalpana-1), India's first exclusive and dedicated meteorological satellite. • Statement 2 is correct: PSLV-C4 successfully launched the 1,060 kg METSAT into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO), marking the first time the PSLV carried a payload exceeding 1,000 kg into GTO.

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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2003 (Q131)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicScience and Technology → Space & ISRO
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Both 1 and 2

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2003 GS Paper I Question 131 (Science and Technology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2003 Science and Technology (Space & ISRO) question is Option (C): "Both 1 and 2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Science and Technology" and micro-topic "Space & ISRO". You can explore all repeated questions from Space & ISRO in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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