Q. With reference to Aditya – L1 Mission, consider the following statements:
1.It is the first Indian space mission to observe the Sun and the solar corona.
2.Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) is the largest payload to be carried on the Aditya-L1.
3.Out of seven payloads, its four payloads will directly view the Sun.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Aditya – L1 Mission is the first Indian space mission to observe the Sun and the solar corona. VELC is the largest payload to be carried on board the Aditya-L1. Out of seven payloads, it four payloads will directly view the Sun and the remaining three payloads will carry out in-situ studies of particles and fields at L1.

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