SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 51

SSC MTS - 10 Feb 2026 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q51

The U.R. Rao Satellite Centre is in _____.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The U.R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), formerly known as the 'ISRO Satellite Centre', is located in Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka.

It is the premier center of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), where the design, fabrication, and testing of satellites are carried out. Satellites for historic missions—ranging from Aryabhata to Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan—have been developed here.

This center is named in honor of India's renowned space scientist, Dr. U.R. Rao. It is regarded as the very heart of India's space technology capabilities.

Correct Answer: Option 2