Q. Consider the following statements regarding spy balloons
1)They operate at a low altitude compared to the altitude of commercial aircraft
2) Due to proximity to earth’s surface, they capture clearer, high-resolution images of the target.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
Answer: B
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect. Spy balloons are high-altitude surveillance tools that usually operate at 80,000-1,20,000 feet — well above the cruising altitude of commercial aircraft — to gather intelligence and carry out other military missions.
Statement 2 is correct. Due to their proximity to the Earth’s surface, spy ballons can widely scan an area from close quarters and capture clearer, high-resolution images of the target.
