Q. With reference to Earth Observation satellite (EOS-6) consider the following statements:
1.It is the third-generation satellite in the Oceansat series.
2.It was launched by ISRO onboard the PSLV-C54.
3.The satellite aims at observing volcanic activities in the Ring of Fire.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 and 2 are correct. EOS-6 is the third-generation satellite in the Oceansat series. It was launched by ISRO onboard the PSLV-C54.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The objective of the satellite is to observe ocean color data, sea surface temperature and wind vector data to use in Oceanography, climatic and meteorological applications.
Source: ForumIAS
