GK QUESTION#3131
Statement I: ISRO is developing spark-torch ignition for future LOX–methane rocket stages with multiple-restart capability. Statement II: Improved ignition reliability is one of the stated advantages of this development. Which statements are true?
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A. Both statements are true.
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ISRO is developing spark-torch ignition for future LOX–methane stages to support repeated restarts and improve ignition reliability. Its March 2025 report describes a short ground demonstration, so it does not establish that every rocket needs this method or that all vacuum operations have already been demonstrated. Both statements describe the supported engineering purpose.