In which of the following activities are Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites used?Assessment of c

Question

In which of the following activities are Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites used?Assessment of crop productivityLocating groundwater resourcesMineral explorationTelecommunicationsTraffic studiesSelect the correct answer using the code given below.

Accepted Answer

The Indian Space programme has two major operational systems – the Indian National Satellite (INSAT), which is a geostationary satellite 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 groundwater resources, mineral exploration, etc.) and Disaster Management Support.