The 'NavIC' (Navigation with Indian Constellation) system covers:
Choose the correct answer
Worldwide coverage like GPS
India and surrounding region within 1500 km — 7-satellite regional system by ISRO with < 5 m accuracy
Only 50 km radius around Delhi
Only in rural areas without mobile network
Correct Answer
B. India and surrounding region within 1500 km — 7-satellite regional system by ISRO with < 5 m accuracy
Why is this the answer?
NavIC / IRNSS (Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System): ISRO''s regional satellite navigation system. Constellation: 7 satellites (3 GSO + 4 IGSO). Coverage: India and 1500 km surrounding region (South Asia, Indian Ocean). Accuracy: < 5 m horizontal position. Services: Standard Positioning Service (SPS, civil) and Restricted Service (RS, military). Launched 2016 (full constellation 2018). Used in: shipping, aviation, emergency response in India.
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