**Question:** Consider the following statements: (1) XPoSat will unravel the mysteries of black holes. (2) XPoSat has a cost of more than $188 million. (3) XPoSat expected lifespan is two years. (4) The launch of XPoSat took place from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
**Options:**
(A) (1) and (4) only
(B) (2) and (3) only
(C) (1) and (3) only
(D) (2) and (4) only
**Correct Answer:** A
**Explanation:** Statements 1 and 4 are correct. XPoSat will unravel mysteries of black holes and was launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The cost and lifespan details in statements 2 and 3 are incorrect.
*Published: September 05, 2025 at 10:11 AM*
*Tags: HPAS 2024, Prelims, General Studies, Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service*