The North-Eastern Space Applications Centre is in which of the following state?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) Meghalaya

Explanation:
• The North-Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC) is located at Umiam (near Shillong), Meghalaya.
• It was established as a joint initiative of the Department of Space (DOS) and the North Eastern Council (NEC) in September 2000.
• Its primary goal is to provide space technology support for the development of the North Eastern Region (NER) by utilizing remote sensing and satellite communication.

Information Booster:
• Functions: NESAC assists in natural resource management, disaster management support, and socio-economic planning in the NE states.
• Projects: It plays a crucial role in flood early warning systems, forest fire mapping, and agricultural monitoring in the hilly terrains of the northeast.

Additional Knowledge:
• Assam (Option B): While Assam is the largest state in the region and hosts many regional offices, NESAC specifically is in Meghalaya.
• Nagaland (Option C) & Arunachal Pradesh (Option D): These states utilize the services of NESAC for topographic mapping and disaster mitigation but do not house the main headquarters of the center.