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GK QUESTION#1731

In the Indian space programme, what does the letter "G" in GSLV represent?

  1. AGeosynchronousCorrect answer
  2. BGalactic
  3. CGravity
  4. DGemini
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A. Geosynchronous

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Geosynchronous. In GSLV, “G” stands for Geosynchronous; it is used to launch heavier satellites into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).

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