Consider the following statements about Devasthal Optical Telescope (DOT): 1. It is the largest optical telescope of India. 2. It is located in the high altitude region of Ladakh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements about Devasthal Optical Telescope (DOT):
1. It is the largest optical telescope of India.
2. It is located in the high altitude region of Ladakh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: Only Statement 1 is correct

Statement 1 is correct: The 3.6m Devasthal Optical Telescope is a custom-built instrument of great complexity. This telescope has the distinction of being the largest telescope in India for study of celestial objects at optical wavelegths.

Statement 2 is incorrect: It is located in Nainital and is maintained and operated by ARIES. It was inaugurated in 2016.

Source: DD News

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