Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Department of Space (DOS), under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is responsible for research, development and operationalisation of space systems.
  2. DOS is also the nodal agency for the Physical Research Laboratory, which conducts research in the areas of space science, and the National Remote Sensing Agency, which deploys modern remote-sensing techniques for natural resource surveys and provides operational services to user agencies.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither of the two is correct
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This question invites a student to commit careless mistake.

Statement 1 is wrong as ISRO works under DOS, instead of the other way round. In fact, ISRO, under DOS is responsible for research, development and operationalisation of space systems. Statement 2 is perfectly correct.

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