GK QUESTION#1966
Assertion (A): India deployed a communication satellite in 2017 intended to support neighbouring South Asian countries.
Reason (R): The satellite was launched from Sriharikota, and identical ground terminals were set up across all participating nations.
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Answer
A. A is true, but R is false.
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Explanation
A is true, but R is false. India launched the South Asia Satellite (GSAT-9) in May 2017 to strengthen cooperation among SAARC nations through communication and disaster management support, making the assertion true.