Q. With reference to ‘Mission Drishti – OptoSAR Satellite’, consider the following statements:
1.It is the world’s first satellite to combine optical imaging and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) capabilities on a single platform.
2.The satellite can capture high-resolution images both during day and night and even through cloud cover.
3.It is a purely radar-based satellite and does not use any optical sensors for imaging.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: 1 and 2 only
Statement 1 is correct: OptoSAR integrates optical + SAR sensors, a first-of-its-kind design.
Statement 2 is correct: SAR allows all-weather, day-night imaging, while optical adds high-detail imagery.
Statement 3 is incorrect: It is not purely radar-based; its key innovation is combining both systems.
Source: AIR
