SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 72

SSC CPO - 10 Nov 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q72

Which series of satellite carrying Very High-Resolution Radiometer (VHRR) provides valuable observations of temperature, cloud cover, wind and related weather phenomena?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. INSAT series.

  • INSAT is a series of multiparous geo-stationary satellites launched by ISRO.
  • It is one of the largest domestic communication satellite systems in Asia-Pacific region.
  • Established in 1983 with the commissioning of INSAT-1B, it initiated a major revolution in India's communication sector.