UPSC Prelims 2018 · GS Paper 1 · Q95

Science & Technology

Hard · ISRO Launch Vehicles, PSLV and GSLV

Consider the following statements regarding India's satellite launch vehicles:

1. PSLV is primarily used to launch earth-resource-monitoring satellites, while GSLV is primarily used to launch communication satellites.

2. Satellites launched by PSLV are placed directly into geostationary orbit.

3. GSLV Mark III is a four-stage launch vehicle.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?