With reference to communication satellites in India, consider the following statements: 1.Use of a foreign satellite for communication services over India is permitted. 2. The Indian National Satellite (INSAT) system is the largest domestic communication satellite systems in Asia-Pacific region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] .Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Statement 1 is correct: Use of a foreign satellite for communication services over India is permitted as per the provisions of Satcom Policy and GOI regulations, guidelines & procedures.
Statement 2 is incorrect: INSAT system is one of the largest domestic communication satellite systems in Asia-Pacific region.

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