space medium MCQ

Which propellant combination does the Vikas engine used in PSLV/GSLV utilize?

  1. Solid + Liquid
  2. UDMH + N2O4
  3. LH2 + LOX
  4. Kerosene + LOX

Answer: UDMH + N2O4

The Vikas engine, derived from France's Viking engine, uses hypergolic propellants: Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine (UDMH) as fuel and Nitrogen Tetroxide (N2O4) as oxidizer.

Topic Space Technology - Launch Vehicles
Exam Relevance SSC CPO, Railway JE