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Prelims 2023 · Science and Technology · Question 87

Which one of the following countries has its own Satellite Navigation System?

  1. Australia
  2. Canada
  3. Israel
  4. Japan

Answer

Japan

  • (a) Australia) Australia does not operate an independent global/regional satellite navigation constellation of its own; it mainly uses and augments systems like GPS. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (b) Canada) Canada has no standalone satellite navigation system; it relies on GPS and related augmentation support. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (c) Israel) Israel is advanced in space technology, but it does not have its own operational satellite navigation system like GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/NavIC/QZSS. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (d) Japan) Japan has its own regional satellite navigation system, QZSS (Quasi-Zenith Satellite System), designed to improve positioning over Japan and nearby areas. Verdict: Correct.
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