Question

Which of the following correctly pairs the private Indian rocket and its launch mission name?

• A. SSLV – Vikram
• B. Vikram-S – Praarambh
• C. GSLV – AzadiSat
• D. Vikram-S – Janus

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Vikram-S – Praarambh

• Correct Answer: Option B - Vikram-S – Praarambh

• Vikram-S was India's first privately developed rocket, built by the startup Skyroot Aerospace. It was successfully launched in November 2022 under the mission name "Praarambh" (meaning "beginning" in Sanskrit), marking the beginning of private sector participation in India's space launch industry.

• The other options are incorrect pairings:

  • Option A (SSLV – Vikram): SSLV (Small Satellite Launch Vehicle) is developed by ISRO, not a private company, and is not associated with a mission named Vikram.

  • Option C (GSLV – AzadiSat): While AzadiSat was a small satellite created by female students to commemorate India's 75th independence anniversary, it was launched on SSLV, not GSLV.

  • Option D (Vikram-S – Janus): Vikram-S's mission was named Praarambh, not Janus. Janus is not associated with any Indian private rocket launch mission.