In which of the following activities are Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites used? 1. Assessment of crop productivity 2. Locating groundwater resources 3. Mineral exploration 4. Telecommunications 5. Traffic studies Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A. 1, 2 and 3 only
- B. 4 and 5 only
- C. 1 and 2 only
- D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Answer: A
Explanation
The Indian Space programme has two major operational systems – the Indian National Satellite (INSAT) which is a geostationary satellite is used for telecommunication, television broadcasting, and meteorological services and the Indian Remote Sensing Satellite (IRS) for monitoring and management of natural resources (e.g. locating ground water resources, mineral exploration etc.) and Disaster Management Support.