UPSC Prelims GS - 2016

Question 12
DIFFICULTCorrect: +2Incorrect: -2

With reference to 'Astrosat',' the astronomical observatory launched by India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Other than USA and Russia, India is the only country to have launched a similar observatory into space.
2. Astrosat is a 2000 kg satellite placed in an orbit at 1650 km above the surface of the Earth.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    a
    1 only
    b
    2 only
    c
    Both 1 and 2
    d
    Neither 1 nor 2