Which of the following satellites was operated by the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: (C) Jugnu

Explanation:
Jugnu was a nanosatellite developed and operated by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur. It was launched on October 12, 2011, by ISRO's PSLV-C18 mission. The satellite was designed for remote sensing applications, including agriculture and disaster management.

Information Booster:
Jugnu was a 3 kg nanosatellite developed by IIT Kanpur in collaboration with ISRO.
It was designed for studying drought-prone areas and tracking vegetation using infrared sensors.
The satellite also helped train students in satellite technology.
Additional Information:
(A) Bhaskara-I – An earth observation satellite launched by ISRO in 1979, used for remote sensing applications.
(B) Cartosat-2 – A high-resolution imaging satellite launched by ISRO in 2007, primarily used for mapping and urban planning.
(D) RISAT-1 – A radar imaging satellite launched by ISRO in 2012, used for all-weather surveillance and disaster monitoring.