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Consider the following statements regarding the EOS-05 satellite: 1. It is India's first geosynchronous earth observation satellite designed for continuous broad-area monitoring. 2. It is placed in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an altitude of approximately 160 km to 2,000 km. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
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What is the primary advantage of placing a satellite in a geosynchronous orbit, such as EOS-05?
A
It provides high-resolution images with very short revisit times due to fast movement relative to Earth.
B
It allows persistent real-time monitoring of a fixed region by matching Earth's rotational period.
C
It eliminates all atmospheric drag and space debris risks completely.
D
It enables direct underwater communication without acoustic transponders.
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