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Detailed explanation-1: -Choose the correct statements(s) among the following: 1. India has become the fourth country in the world to have its independent navigation satellite system recognized by IMO.

Detailed explanation-2: -IRNSS is an independent regional navigation satellite system being developed by India. It is designed to provide accurate position information service to users in India as well as the region extending up to 1500 km from its boundary, which is its primary service area.

Detailed explanation-3: -Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) It is an independent regional navigational satellite system developed by India. Objective: It is being designed to give precise position data service to users located in India and also to users in the area out-spreading up to 1500 Km from India’s boundary.

Detailed explanation-4: -NavIC was erstwhile known as Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS). NavIC is designed with a constellation of 7 satellitesand a network of ground stations operating 24 x 7.