A
Neither 1 nor 2
B
1 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
2 only
Correct answer: (b) 1 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because LVM3 is indeed the launch vehicle selected and human-rated for the Gaganyaan mission. Statement 2 is incorrect because Vyommitra is not a communications satellite, but rather a female-looking humanoid spacefaring robot developed by ISRO for uncrewed Gaganyaan missions.
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