Q71.
In which of the following activities are Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites used? 1. Assessment of crop productivity 2. Locating groundwater resources 3. Mineral exploration 4. Telecommunications 5. Traffic studies Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Answer
A
Explanation
The Indian Space programme has two major operational systems – the Indian National Satellite (INSAT) which is a geostationary satellite system for telecommunication, television broadcasting and meteorological services and Indian Remote Sensing Satellite (IRS) for management of natural resources including ground water resources and Disaster Management.