Indian space programme milestones: identify the correct statements about the 1962 initiation, the 1972 creation of the Department of Space (DoS), and the role of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in technology and applications.

Introduction / Context:
India’s space programme has a well-documented timeline: initial organization in the early 1960s, institutional consolidation in the early 1970s, and a mission-focused research organisation tasked with both technology development and national applications. This question checks recognition of those foundational facts used in geography, general studies, and remote sensing syllabi.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• 1962 is cited as the start of the Indian space effort (formation of the national space committee and groundwork for rocket and launch activities).
• 1972 is associated with the Government of India creating the Department of Space (DoS).
• ISRO is tasked with space technology development and civilian applications (communications, earth observation, navigation, meteorology, science).

Concept / Approach:
Interpret each statement as a condensed milestone. The early 1960s mark the organisational beginning; the early 1970s mark the policy and administrative consolidation; ISRO executes missions and applications that translate space technology into public services and scientific gains. If each statement independently matches standard descriptions, the comprehensive option must be correct.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Check 1962 start: India initiated organized space efforts in the early 1960s, laying the base for sounding rockets and space research.Check 1972 DoS: A dedicated Department of Space was established by the Government of India in 1972 to steer policy and funding.Check ISRO’s role: ISRO develops launch vehicles, satellites, and runs application programmes benefiting communication, agriculture, disaster management, and more.All statements hold true together, so select the combined option.

Verification / Alternative check:
Compare with standard exam primers and official public sources summarizing India’s space history; the dates and roles align.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• Picking any single statement ignores that the others are also correct milestones.

Common Pitfalls:

• Confusing the policy department (DoS) with the executing agency (ISRO).
• Misreading the 1960s groundwork as later developments.

Final Answer:
All of these