UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 43
Which one of the following countries has its own Satellite Navigation System?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D (Japan)
Explanation: Japan operates the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS), a regional satellite-navigation enhancement and positioning constellation.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-Australia uses satellite-based augmentation but is not the owner of QZSS.
B. Incorrect-Canada does not operate the country-owned regional navigation constellation described.
C. Incorrect-Israel has satellite capabilities but not Japan’s QZSS navigation system.
D. Correct-Japan operates the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System.