Correct option is D
Sol. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is headquartered in Bangalore (Bengaluru), Karnataka. It is the central administrative command for India’s space research and mission development. All high-level policy planning, satellite development, and mission control operate from here.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Dehradun – Known for the Indian Military Academy and Forest Research Institute, not for space research. It has no ISRO central facilities.
· (b) Sriharikota – This is the location of Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR), which is a launch pad, not the HQ. Launches are conducted here, but policy decisions are not.
· (c) Hyderabad – Hosts NRSC (National Remote Sensing Centre), which is under ISRO, but it is a sub-unit and not the HQ. Its focus is satellite imaging and remote sensing.
· (d) Bangalore – Correct answer. The city is home to ISRO HQ, URSC, and multiple R&D centers, making it India’s space capital.