Multiple choice general knowledge

The first satellite launched by India was called

  1. Bhaskara I

  2. Aryabhatta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Rohini
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Explanation

Aryabhatta was India's first satellite, launched on April 19, 1975. It was named after the ancient Indian mathematician-astronomer Aryabhata and was built by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Bhaskara I and II were later satellites for remote sensing, while Rohini was a later launch vehicle series.

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