In context of MEGHA TROPIQUES what is correct MEGHA TROPIQUES is the new satellite that is a joint ...........

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In context of MEGHA-TROPIQUES what is correct?
1. MEGHA-TROPIQUES is the new satellite that is a joint project between India and France.
2. It will help study the life cycle of tropical convective systems over oceans and continents.
3. ItwaslaunchedinOct2011usingGSLVrocketsover height of 800 km.

1and 2

2 and3

1, 2and 3

1 and3

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Explanation:

- Statement 1: This is correct. MEGHA-TROPIQUES is indeed a joint satellite project between India and France.

- Statement 2: This is correct. The satellite is designed to study the life cycle of tropical convective systems over oceans and continents.

- Statement 3: This statement has inaccuracies. The MEGHA-TROPIQUES satellite was launched in October 2011 but using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket, not the GSLV, and it operates in a low-angle orbit rather than at a height of 800 km.

- Option 1 (1 and 2): Correct, as both statements 1 and 2 are true.

- Option 2 (2 and 3): Incorrect, because statement 3 contains errors.

- Option 3 (1, 2 and 3): Incorrect due to errors in statement 3.

- Option 4 (1 and 3): Incorrect due to errors in statement 3.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

Option 1: 1 and 2