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India’s first satellite was named after _______.

The correct answer is

Aryabhatta

India's First Satellite - Named After Aryabhatta

The question asks about the name given to India's first satellite. Let's look at the options provided:

  • Varahamihira
  • Ramanujam
  • Bhaskara
  • Aryabhatta

India's first satellite was a significant milestone in the country's space program. It was launched on April 19, 1975, by the Soviet Union from Kapustin Yar.

The satellite was named after a very famous and influential figure from ancient Indian history.

Let's consider the options:

  • Varahamihira: A renowned astronomer and mathematician who lived around the 6th century CE.
  • Ramanujan: Srinivasa Ramanujan was a brilliant Indian mathematician who lived in the early 20th century.
  • Bhaskara: There were two famous Indian mathematicians named Bhaskara (Bhaskara I and Bhaskara II), known for their contributions to mathematics and astronomy.
  • Aryabhatta: Aryabhata (often spelled Aryabhatta) was a great mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 5th-6th century CE. He is known for his work Aryabhatiya.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) decided to name the nation's first satellite in honor of the classical age mathematician and astronomer Aryabhatta. This choice reflected India's rich scientific heritage.

Therefore, India's first satellite was named Aryabhatta.

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