Question

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. Vikram Sarabhai established the Physical Research Laboratory in 1947.

2. TERLS was selected due to its proximity to the magnetic equator.

3. PRL functioned as the headquarters of INCOSPAR initially.

• A. 1 & 2
• B. 2 & 3
• C. 1 & 3
• D. All are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

D. All are correct

• Correct Answer : Option D) All are Correct

• Vikram Sarabhai established the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) in 1947: This is correct. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, known as the father of India's space program, founded PRL in Ahmedabad in November 1947, shortly after India's independence. PRL was established as a research institution focused on cosmic rays and space sciences.

• TERLS was selected due to its proximity to the magnetic equator: This is correct. TERLS (Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station) was established near Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, specifically because of its proximity to the geomagnetic equator. This location provides unique advantages for studying the ionosphere and conducting atmospheric research.

• PRL functioned as the headquarters of INCOSPAR initially: This is correct. INCOSPAR (Indian National Committee for Space Research), which was established in 1962 and later evolved into ISRO, initially operated with PRL as its headquarters. Dr. Sarabhai, who was leading PRL, also chaired INCOSPAR, making PRL the natural choice for its initial headquarters.