With reference to Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START) programme, consider the following statements:1.The programme has been launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).2.It aims to provide training in Space Science and Technology to the young astronauts.3.The programme will cover various domains of Space Science, including Astronomy and Astrophysics.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. With reference to Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START) programme, consider the following statements:
1.The programme has been launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
2.It aims to provide training in Space Science and Technology to the young astronauts.
3.The programme will cover various domains of Space Science, including Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 3 are correct. START programme has been launched by ISRO. The programme will cover various domains of Space Science, including Astronomy and Astrophysics.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The progarmme aims to provide students with introductory-level training in Space Science and Technology. The program is aimed at postgraduate and final-year undergraduate students of Physical Sciences and Technology.

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