UPSC Prelims 2005 Q90: Science & Technology – Science & Technology Institutions
Consider the following statements :
1. Vigyan Rail is a Science Exhibition on wheels organized by the Council of Scientific and
Industrial Research.
2. Vigyan Prasar is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
3. EDUSAT, the ISRO’s educational satellite was launched from French Guyana in 2004.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1, 2 and 3
- (b) 1 and 2
- (c) 2 and 3
- (d) None
Answer: (d) None
Explanation
Vigyan Rail, Vigyan Prasar and EDUSAT
| Statement | Verdict |
|---|---|
| 1. Vigyan Rail organised by CSIR | False: organised by the Department of Science and Technology with Vigyan Prasar |
| 2. Vigyan Prasar under Ministry of HRD | False: it is an autonomous body under the DST |
| 3. EDUSAT launched from French Guyana in 2004 | False: launched from Sriharikota by GSLV-F01 in September 2004 |
None of the statements is correct.
Answer: (d) None.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. All three statements are false.
- (b) Incorrect. Statements 1 and 2 are false.
- (c) Incorrect. Statements 2 and 3 are false.
- (d) CORRECT. None of the statements is correct.
Key point
EDUSAT: Sriharikota, GSLV-F01, 20 September 2004. Vigyan Prasar: DST, Noida.
Remember
EDUSAT was launched from Sriharikota in 2004.
Common mistakes
- Placing the launch at Kourou because earlier INSAT satellites flew from there.
- Crediting CSIR with all science exhibitions.
- Linking Vigyan Prasar with the education ministry.
Exam tip
Check each statement separately when the options include None.
Sources
- Department of Science and Technology, Government of India — Vigyan Prasar (autonomous organisation), Noida
- Indian Space Research Organisation — EDUSAT (GSAT-3): launched by GSLV-F01 on 20 September 2004