Answer is C

• POLIX and XSPECT are the primary instruments onboard XPoSat, while CZTI is a payload on a different Indian satellite (AstroSat)

Answer is A

• • While some sources indicate PSLV-C58 as the 58th mission of a specific configuration, reliable official sources confirm it was the 60th overall mission of PSLV.

Answer: D) 4

• Explanation: PSLV consists of four stages. The first stage is powered by solid propellant, the second stage also uses solid propellant, the third stage uses a liquid-based propulsion system, and the fourth stage is powered by a modified version of the same liquid-based engine.

Answer is A

• • XPoSat's primary focus is on studying the polarization of X-rays, which can reveal insights into the magnetic fields and structures of celestial objects.

Answer is A

• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the PSLV-C58/XPoSat mission from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, signaling a wonderful start to 2024.

Answer: b) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle

• • Explanation: PSLV stands for Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle. It is an expendable launch vehicle developed by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for launching satellite payloads into space.

Answer is C

• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the PSLV-C58/XPoSat mission from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, signaling a wonderful start to 2024.

Answer is C

• The mission is planned to last about five years.