QUESTION:
Which of the following was the first artificial satellite of India?
(A) Bhaskara
(B) Rohini
(C) Aryabhatta
(D) INSAT – IA
ANSWER:
Option | Satellite Name | Explanation |
(A) | Bhaskara | Incorrect. Bhaskara was not India's first artificial satellite; it was an Earth observation satellite launched later. |
(B) | Rohini | Incorrect. Rohini was the first satellite to be placed in orbit by an Indian launch vehicle, but it was not the first artificial satellite. |
(C) | Aryabhatta | Correct. Aryabhatta was India's first artificial satellite, launched in 1975. |
(D) | INSAT – IA | Incorrect. INSAT-IA was part of India's satellite communication system but was not the first artificial satellite. |
Correct Option: (C) Aryabhatta
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