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UPSC 2003 · Q12 · Science & Technology › Space Technology & Astronomy · Save

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-C4 carried a payload of more than 1000 kg into a geosynchronous orbit.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
UPSC 2003 · Q126 · Science & Technology › Space Technology & Astronomy · Save

Among the following which planet takes maximum time for one revolution around the Sun?

(a) Earth
(b) Jupiter
(c) Mars
(d) Venus
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Answer: (b) Jupiter