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प्रश्न
Answer the following question in detail.
State any four applications of a communication satellite.
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उत्तर
Applications of communication satellite:
- For the transmission of television and radio wave signals over large areas of Earth’s surface.
- For broadcasting telecommunication.
- For military purposes.
- For navigation surveillance.
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