Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. Bhaskar I was the first Indian artificial satellite that was launched in space.
  2. Chandrayaan-1, India's first mission to Moon, was launched from Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

  1. Only (1)

  2. Only (2)

  3. Both (1) and (2)

  4. Neither (1) nor (2)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Statement (1) is incorrect. Aryabhatta was the first artificial satellite that was launched by the Soviet Union on 19th April, 1975 from Kapustin Yar, using a Cosmos-3M launch vehicle. Statement (2) is also incorrect. Chandrayaan-1, India's first mission to Moon, was launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR) at Shriharikota.

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