UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 85
Consider the following statements with regard to involvement of private entities in India's space programme:
- The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) is an autonomous agency formed to facilitate participation of private entities.
- Agnikul Cosmos launched the world's first flight using 3D-printed rocket engine.
- Skyroot Aerospace has developed liquid fuel for GSLV.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C
Explanation: India’s private space sector participates through IN-SPACe authorisation, while Agnikul has demonstrated additive-manufactured propulsion hardware.
Statement-wise Analysis:
Statement 1: Correct - IN-SPACe facilitates and authorises non-government participation in the space sector.
Statement 2: Correct - Agnikul Cosmos demonstrated a flight with a semi-cryogenic 3D-printed rocket engine, a notable first.
Statement 3: Incorrect - Skyroot develops its own launch-vehicle technology, not the liquid fuel for ISRO’s GSLV.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - Omits supported item(s) 2.
B: Incorrect - Includes unsupported item(s) 3 and omits supported item(s) 1.
C: Correct - This option includes the supported item(s) and excludes the unsupported ones.
D: Incorrect - Includes unsupported item(s) 3.
Review note: Agnikul’s precise “world first” claim should specify single-piece 3D-printed semi-cryogenic engine rather than all 3D-printed rocket engines.