GS PrelimsScience and TechnologyUniverse and Space Technology2006

Consider the following statements in respect of India's advanced satellite INSAT. 4A: 1. INSAT. 4A was launched in December, 2005 from New Mexico. 2. The European commercial launch service provider Arianespace was associated with the launch of INSAT. 4A. 3. Tata Sky a digital cable service provider is associated with DTH television broadcasting services from INSAT-4A. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A

1, 2 and 3

B

1 and 2, only

C

2 and 3, only

D

1 and 3, only

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

1. Statement 1 is incorrect. India's advanced communication satellite INSAT-4A was launched on 22nd December, 2005, but it was launched from Kourou, French Guiana, not from New Mexico. 2. Statement 2 is correct. The launch was conducted by the European commercial launch service provider Arianespace, using an Ariane 5 rocket. 3. Statement 3 is correct. Tata Sky (now Tata Play), a major DTH television broadcasting services provider in India, has utilized transponders on INSAT-4A (and other ISRO satellites) for its services. 4. Therefore, statements 2 and 3 are correct.

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