Q. With reference to Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) consider the following statements:
1. It is an independent stand-alone navigation satellite system developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation.
2. It consists of six satellites which covers the globe.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Statement 1: Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) is an independent stand-alone navigation satellite system developed by ISRO.
Statement 2: The statement is incorrect. NavIC consists of eight satellites and covers the whole of India’s landmass and up to 1,500 km (930 miles) from its boundaries. It currently does not cover places around the globe like GPS. But the government will try to push its global coverage. Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-sci-tech/explainer-navic-indias-home-grown-alternative-to-the-gps-navigation-system-8173951/
