Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)”:
1.It is first Indian launch vehicle to be equipped with liquid stages.
2.It was successfully launched two spacecraft such as Chandrayaan-1 in 2008 and Mars Orbiter Spacecraft in 2013.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV): 3rd generation launch vehicle and first Indian launch vehicle to be equipped with liquid stages.
- PSLV emerged as the reliable and versatile workhorse launch vehicle of India.
- It successfully launched two spacecraft such as Chandrayaan-1 in 2008 and Mars Orbiter Spacecraft in 2013.
- 3 variations in PSLV – PSLV-G (General), PSLV-XL variants and PSLV-CA (Core Alone).
- It has 4 stages in its operation to provide thrust in launching spacecraft to different orbits.
Source: FORUMIAS
