Who amongst the following was the Chairman of ISRO when INSAT3B was launched?
- AAnil Kakodar
- BAbdul Kalam
- CK. KasturiranganCorrect
- DU. R. Rao
Explanation
The correct answer is K. Kasturirangan. INSAT 3B was launched on March 22, 2000. During this period, Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan served as the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, holding the position from 1994 to 2003. Regarding the other options, U.R. Rao served before him, while Abdul Kalam and Anil Kakodkar were primarily associated with India's missile and nuclear programs rather than heading ISRO.
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