Explanation
- A
1 only
(a) 1 only. PSLV is the workhorse for Earth-observation/remote-sensing satellites in polar/SSO orbits; GSLV (with cryogenic upper stage) is meant mainly for heavier communication satellites to GTO. Statement 1 is therefore correct. Statement 2 describes geostationary appearance, which PSLV payloads do not have. Statement 3 mis-counts GSLV Mk III: it is a three-stage vehicle (two solid strap-ons + liquid core + cryogenic upper), not four stages as described. Only 1 stands. This option is the official key.
- B
2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3. Both remaining statements are false. This option is not the key.
- C
1 and 2
(c) 1 and 2. Statement 1 is true; PSLV satellites are not fixed in the sky. This option is not the key.
- D
3 only
(d) 3 only. The four-stage description of Mk III is wrong. This option is not the key.
Summary. Official key is (a) 1 only. PSLV launches Earth-resource satellites; GSLV is designed chiefly for communication satellites. A satellite that appears fixed in the sky is in geostationary orbit, typically a GSLV/GTO mission, not a PSLV polar bird. GSLV Mk III (LVM3) is three-stage, not the four-stage solid-liquid sandwich of statement 3. Hence only statement 1 is correct.
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