In which of the following areas can GPS technology be used?
1. Mobile phone operations
2. Banking operations
3. Controlling the power grids
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UPSC CSP Previous Year Paper (2018)
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Correct AnswerExplanation:
Global positioning system (GPS), is a satellite-based radionavigation system owned by the United States government and operated by the United States Air Force.
GPS has wide range of applicability predominantly location and navigation and also used for mapping, calculating precise timing for satellites. It has application in synchronizing wide networks like banking operations, stock exchanges, mobile phone operations and controlling power grids.
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