Correct Answer: Option A - 1 only
The Vikram-S rocket was launched from Sriharikota by a private company: True
The Vikram-S rocket was indeed launched from Sriharikota by Skyroot Aerospace, which is India's first private company to develop and launch a rocket. This launch took place in November 2022 and was part of the "Prarambh" mission, marking the beginning of private sector participation in India's space industry.
SSLV is larger and heavier than GSLV: False
This statement is incorrect. The Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) is actually smaller and lighter than the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV). SSLV is designed for launching small satellites with a payload capacity of up to 500 kg to Low Earth Orbit, while GSLV is much larger with a payload capacity of up to 5,000 kg.
The Praarambh mission used a government-manufactured vehicle: False
The "Prarambh" mission used the Vikram-S rocket, which was manufactured by Skyroot Aerospace, a private company, not by the government. This mission was significant precisely because it marked the first time a privately built rocket was launched in India.
