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Q110. With reference to ‘Astrosat’, the astronomical observatory launched by India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Other than USA and Russia, India is the only country to have launched a similar observatory into space. 2. Astrosat is a 2000 kg satellite placed in an orbit at 1650 km above the surface of the Earth. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to ‘Astrosat’, the astronomical observatory launched by India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. Other than USA and Russia, India is the only country to have launched a similar observatory into space.
  2. Astrosat is a 2000 kg satellite placed in an orbit at 1650 km above the surface of the Earth. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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 2016 • Science and Technology

Correct Answer: Option (D) — Neither 1 nor 2

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Statement 1 is incorrect: Prior to India launching AstroSat in 2015, the US (NASA), Russia (Roscosmos), Japan (JAXA), and the European Space Agency (ESA) had already launched space observatories.

Statement 2 is incorrect: AstroSat had a lift-off mass of approximately 1,515 kg and was inserted into a 650 km circular near-equatorial low-Earth orbit (inclined at 6 degrees), not at 1,650 km.

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Be cautious of extreme exclusive claims ('only country other than USA and Russia') and hyper-precise orbital/weight numerical figures, which are frequently altered in UPSC questions.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2016 (Q110)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicScience and Technology → Space & ISRO
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Neither 1 nor 2

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2016 Q110

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2016 GS Paper I Question 110 (Science and Technology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2016 Science and Technology (Space & ISRO) question is Option (D): "Neither 1 nor 2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2016 question belong to?

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.

How can I solve this Space & ISRO UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Be cautious of extreme exclusive claims ('only country other than USA and Russia') and hyperprecise orbital/weight numerical figures, which are frequently altered in UPSC questions.

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