Launch Vehicles — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements about ISRO's launch vehicles is/are correct? 1. PSLV is primarily used for launching communication satellites into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). 2. GSLV Mk III (LVM3) uses an indigenous cryogenic upper stage. 3. SSLV is designed for quick turnaround and cost-effective launch of small satellites. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the Vikas engine: 1. It is a solid-propellant rocket engine. 2. It powers the second stage of PSLV. 3. It is used in the liquid strap-ons and core stage of GSLV Mk II and LVM3. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following countries has/have successfully developed indigenous cryogenic engine technology? 1. United States 2. Russia 3. Japan 4. India 5. China Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Regarding the Reusable Launch Vehicle - Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD) program, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The RLV-TD is a fully operational reusable launch vehicle for commercial missions. 2. The 'Landing Experiment' (LEX) successfully demonstrated autonomous landing capabilities. 3. It aims to significantly reduce launch costs in the future. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following is the heaviest operational launch vehicle of ISRO, designed to launch 4-tonne class satellites to GTO and for human spaceflight missions?