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?