Consider the following statements:
(1) ISRO has evolved a four stage development programme in the field of launch vehicle technology.
(2) 'Jugnu' that was launched under the guidance of ISRO in 2011, is a nano satellite.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
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Only (1)
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Only (2)
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Both (1) and (2)
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Neither (1) nor (2)
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Correct answer
Explanation
(a) Statement (1) is correct. Yes, ISRO has evolved a four stage development programme in the field of launch vehicle technology.
Ist stage :- SLV - 3
IInd stage:- ASLV
IIIrd stage:- PSLV
IV th stage:- GSLV
(b) Statement (2) is also correct. The nano satellite 'Jugnu' was designed and developed by Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur under the guidance of ISRO. It was launched in 2011.