UPSC Prelims 1995·GS1·science-and-technology·space

In the field of space technology, India has demonstrated during 1994, her capability to

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  1. Adesign advance intercontinental ballistic missile warning systems
  2. Bbuild satellites
  3. Cbuild stealth missiles
  4. Dlaunch geo-stationary satellitesCorrect

Explanation

The correct option is D because 1994 marked a significant milestone in Indian space history with the successful launch of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV. Although the PSLV is primarily used for Sun synchronous orbits, the technological advancements demonstrated during this period paved the way for India to develop the capability to launch satellites into various orbits, including geo stationary orbits. At that time, this was a major step toward achieving self reliance in launching heavy communication satellites which are placed in geo stationary orbits. Options A, B, and C are incorrect because India had already been building satellites since the 1970s, and the other options involve military technologies that were not the primary focus of the 1994 space demonstrations.
science-and-technology: In the field of space technology, India has demonstrated during 1994, her capability to

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