With reference to Aditya L1 mission, consider the following: The mission aims to study the sun’s atmosphere. It is launched by NASA. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. With reference to Aditya L1 mission, consider the following:
1. The mission aims to study the sun’s atmosphere.
2. It is launched by NASA.
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:

Statement 1 is correct: Aditya-L1 is the India’s first dedicated scientific mission, which aims to send a satellite to study sun’s chromosphere. The objective of the mission is to study the dynamic nature of the sun’s outer most layers, the corona and the chromosphere.

Statement 2 is incorrect: It is the mission of ISRO.

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