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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 26

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 21 June 2024 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q26

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Sriharikota island is located in which of the following states?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Andhra Pradesh.

  • Sriharikota is a barrier island and home to India’s primary spaceport, used for launching satellites.

  • It is located in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, on the eastern coast along the Bay of Bengal.

  • The island houses the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), operated by ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation).

  • Major space missions like Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan, and various PSLV & GSLV launches have taken place from this centre.

  • It plays a vital role in India’s space exploration and satellite deployment programs.

  • The other options — West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha — do not host this launch site.