From which state of India did ISRO successfully test fire the Vikas engine that would power India’s first human- carrying rocket Gaganyaan?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Tamil Nadu.

•  ISRO successfully test-fired the Vikas engine at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) located in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu.
• This engine will be a critical part of the Gaganyaan mission, India’s first human spaceflight program.
• The Vikas engine provides the thrust needed for the launch vehicle to carry astronauts into space.

Key Details:

• Location: IPRC, Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, is one of ISRO's major facilities specializing in the testing of liquid propulsion systems.
• Mission: The Gaganyaan mission aims to send a crew of three astronauts into low-Earth orbit for 3-7 days.
• Engine Features: The Vikas engine is a liquid-fueled rocket engine designed to power the second stage of the PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) and GSLV (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle).