Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. Rakesh Sharma made his historic trip to space on Soyuz-T spacecraft.
  2. ASLV is not a launching vehicle of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).

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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A Correct answer
Explanation

Statement (1) is correct. Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, AC, Hero of the Soviet Union is a former Indian Air Force test pilot who flew aboard Soyuz T-11 as part of the intercosmos program. Sharma was the first Indian to travel into space.

Statement (2) is incorrect. The launch vehicles of India are ASLV, PSLV, and GSLV. The ASLV is called the 'Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle', which is capable of placing payloads in Low/Near Space Orbits.

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