Which one of the following statements with regard to Antrix Corporatio

Which one of the following statements with regard to Antrix Corporation Limited is correct?

[amp_mcq option1=”It is a commercial arm of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion.” option2=”It is under the administrative control of the Department of Space.” option3=”It is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.” option4=”It is a commercial arm of the Department of Science and Technology.” correct=”option2″]

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Antrix Corporation Limited is the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). ISRO functions under the Department of Space (DoS). Therefore, Antrix Corporation Limited is under the administrative control of the Department of Space.

Antrix Corporation is a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) of the Government of India. Its primary role is to market the products and services of ISRO, including satellite launches, satellite data, and related services, to international customers.

The Department of Space (DoS) is directly under the charge of the Prime Minister of India. Antrix plays a crucial role in India’s space program by securing contracts and collaborations with foreign space agencies and companies.

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