GSLV stands for-

GSLV stands for- Correct Answer Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle

The correct answer is option 3) i.e. Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle

CONCEPT:

  • A geostationary satellite is an earth-orbiting satellite that revolves around the earth at the same time as the earth rotates along its axis.
    • Due to the same time of the revolution, it appears stationary from the Earth, and hence it is called geostationary. 
    •  The geostationary satellite is placed at about 35,800 km from the equator of Earth.
    • They are also known as geosynchronous satellites.

EXPLANATION:

  • The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) was developed in 2001 for launching heavier and more demanding geosynchronous communication satellites.

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