What is 'Bhuvan'?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) A geo-portal of ISRO with 3D imaging capabilities.

• Bhuvan is a geo-portal developed by ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation).
• Launched in the year 2009.
• It provides a platform for viewing and analyzing satellite imagery and geographical data with 3D capabilities.
• The platform is used for applications related to natural resources management, disaster management, and environmental monitoring.

Information About Other Options:

• A mini satellite launched by ISRO for promoting distance education in India: This refers to the EDUSAT, which was launched in 2004 to cater to the educational needs of remote areas.
• A space telescope developed by India: India has developed space missions Astrosat, the country's first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory, but not a specific space telescope named Bhuvan.
• The name given to the Moon Impact Probe for Chandrayaan-2: The Moon Impact Probe was actually part of Chandrayaan-1 and not Chandrayaan-2, and it was named MIP (Moon Impact Probe).

Information Booster:

Bhuvan's name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Bhuvan", meaning "Earth", reflecting its role in providing an Earth observation platform.