Question

Which satellite is launched by India for Direct to Home T.V. transmission?
A. IRS-P
B. INSAT-4A
C. INSAT-1
D. CARTOSAT

Answer 1

Hint: For this question, we have to remember the use of each satellite. Each satellite is used in a special field. The operator of these satellites is ISRO. All the satellites are Indian satellites.

Complete step-by-step solution:
India is the largest DTH market. The Government of India permitted in November 2000 for the reception and distribution of satellite TV signals. The first DTH service in India is Dish TV which was launched in October 2003. Dish TV is the paid DTH service in India. The first free DTH service in India is DD free Dish which was launched in December 2004 by Prasar Bharati. Prasar Bharti is the public broadcaster in India.
INSAT-1 satellite is launched by India for Direct to Home T.V. transmission.
Hence, option C is correct.

Additional Information: - Direct to Home television on DTH television is a method of receiving satellite TV with the help of signal transmitted from direct broadcast satellite.
Satellite TV is a service which delivers the TV programming by relaying it from an artificial satellite i.e. communication satellite. This artificial satellite or communication satellite orbits the earth. the signals received from a satellite dish and a low noise block down converter which are placed outdoor. satellite TV provides a wide range of services.

Note:- We know that all the satellites are artificial satellites. We have to remember that the IRS-P satellite is used for ocean applications. INSAT-4A satellite is used for communications. CARTOSAT satellites are used for optical earth observation.