India's first indigenous satellite launch vehicle is:

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) SLV-3.

SLV-3 (Satellite Launch Vehicle-3) was India's first indigenously developed satellite launch vehicle. It was designed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under the leadership of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. The first successful launch of SLV-3 took place on 18 July 1980, deploying Rohini Satellite (RS-1) into orbit.

Information Booster

• Development: Initiated in the 1970s, inspired by NASA's Scout rocket design.
• Stages: It was a four-stage solid-propellant launch vehicle.
• First Attempt: 10 August 1979, unsuccessful.
• Success: 18 July 1980, India became the sixth nation to place a satellite in orbit.
• Key Figures: Led by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, known as the Missile Man of India.
• Legacy: Formed the basis for ASLV, PSLV, and GSLV development.

Additional Knowledge

• GSLV (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle): Used for placing heavier satellites in geostationary orbits.
• PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle): Known as ISRO’s workhorse, mainly used for Earth observation and interplanetary missions.
• ASLV (Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle): A technology development program to bridge the gap between SLV and PSLV.