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Space (Physics) Part-IV

Total Questions: 21

21. In the context of space technology, what is 'BHUVAN', which is recently in the news? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2008]

(a) The name of the space vehicle proposed to be sent to the moon to probe possible human habitation there.
(b) A satellite launched by ISRO for promoting distant education in India.
(c) A space telescope developed by India.
(d) A geoportal of ISRO with 3-D imaging capabilities.

Correct Answer: (d) A geoportal of ISRO with 3-D imaging capabilities.

Solution:

Bhuvan is a software application developed by ISRO, which allows users to explore a 2D/3D representation of the surface of the earth. Apart from visualization it also provides disaster support services. It is an Indian version of Google Earth.