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Which one of the following is India's heaviest rocket and referred to as 'Bahubali'?
PSLV - C - 37
RLV - TD
GSLV MK - III
PSLV - XL
None of the above
Correct Answer: C — GSLV MK - III
Explanation:
The correct answer is GSLV MK - III. ISRO Launched Heaviest 'Baahubali' Rocket. GSLV Mk-III weighs 3,423kg and is the heaviest launcher in India. It is taller than a 13-story building (43 meters, to be precise) and even then, it is the shortest Indian launcher.
Where is the Indian Space Research Organisation's headquarter situated in India?
New Delhi
Mumbai
Bengaluru
Kolkata
None of the above
Correct Answer: C — Bengaluru
Explanation:
The correct answer is Bengaluru. Key Points The headquarter of the Indian Space Research Organisation is situated in Bengaluru. It operates under the Department of Space (DOS) which is directly overseen by the Prime Minister of India, while the Chairman of ISRO acts as the executive of DOS as well. It is one of six government space agencies in the world that possess full launch capabilities, deploy cryogenic engines, launch extraterrestrial missions and operate large fleets of artificial satellites.
