Consider the statements given below and answer the following:
Assertion (A): PSLV is known as ISRO’s workhorse launch vehicle.
Reason (R): This is because it can carry different types of satellites into multiple Earth orbits and has achieved a very high success rate across its variants.
Which of the following is correct?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Both A and R are true, and R correctly explains A.
The Assertion (A) is correct because the PSLV has earned the title of ISRO’s “workhorse” due to its consistent performance since its first successful flight in 1994. It has completed over 50 successful missions, launching Indian as well as international satellites. The Reason (R) is also correct, as PSLV is known for its exceptional versatility. It can place payloads into Sun-synchronous, low Earth, and even geostationary transfer orbits, making it suitable for Earth-observation, navigation, and scientific missions. Its variants like PSLV-XL and PSLV-CA further enhance mission flexibility. Since both A and R are true and R correctly explains A, the correct option is: A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.