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In which state is Sriharikota located?1. Andhra Pradesh2. Tamilnadu3. Orissa4. Gujarat

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Andhra Pradesh

The correct answer is Andhra Pradesh.

  • Sriharikota:
    • It is a barrier island near the Bay of Bengal.
    • It is located in Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh.
    • The Satish Dhawan Space Centre is also located here.
    • It is known as ‘Spaceport of India’.

  • This place is selected for rocket launching in India because Sriharikota is located at the equator.
  • There is an additional velocity present on the equator which will eventually help rockets launching from the east coast of India.


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