Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) HySIS.
· HySIS stands for Hyper Spectral Imaging Satellite, which was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on November 29, 2018.
· This satellite is equipped with a hyperspectral imaging payload that can capture images across various wavelengths, allowing for advanced earth observation and monitoring applications, including agriculture, forestry, soil survey, and coastal zone studies.
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· APPLE: Ariane Passenger Payload Experiment, launched in 1981, was India's first experimental geostationary communication satellite.
· GSAT-7: Launched in 2013, GSAT-7 is a multi-band communication satellite developed for the Indian Navy.
· GSAT-2: Launched in 2003, GSAT-2 is a communication satellite that was part of the GSAT series but not specifically an Earth observation satellite.