Multiple choice general knowledge

Thumba in Kerala is famous because...?

  1. It has several industries

  2. It is a rocket launching station

  3. It is a harbour

  4. It has an international airport
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Thumba in Kerala became historically significant as India's first rocket-launching station established in 1962. The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) began operations here, making it the birthplace of India's space program. Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS) put India on the global space map before the move to Sriharikota.

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