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 as MIRA is an indigenous optical space telescope payload built by space startup EON Space Labs. Statement 2 is incorrect because MIRA was flight-tested on ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission, not a DRDO mission.
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