Question

    Consider the following statements about Vyommitra: 

    1.       Minister of Science and Technology recently announced that India is set to launch Vyommitra, a female robot astronaut, into space as part of the ambitious Gaganyaan project.

    2.       Vyommitra is a combination of two Sanskrit words Vyoma (Space) and Mitra (Friend).

    3.       It is a female robot designed and developed by the DRDO.

    Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Minister of Science and Technology recently announced that India is set to launch Vyommitra, a female robot astronaut, into space as part of the ambitious Gaganyaan project. Vyommitra is a combination of two Sanskrit words Vyoma (Space) and Mitra (Friend). It is a female robot designed and developed by the ISRO to fly aboard unmanned test missions ahead of the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission. It is referred to as a half-humanoid robot as she doesn't have legs. However, she can bend forward and sideways.

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