Chandrayaan-3: Unveiling the Mysteries of India’s Lunar Mission
Chandrayaan-3, the latest lunar mission undertaken by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has captured the imagination of space enthusiasts worldwide. This ambitious project aims to achieve a soft landing on the lunar surface, marking a significant milestone in India’s space exploration journey. In this article, we will delve into the Chandrayaan-3 mission, its key components, and some intriguing quiz questions to test your knowledge.
The Vision Behind Chandrayaan-3
The Chandrayaan-3 mission is a tribute to the visionary Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, often referred to as the father of India’s space program. The mission consists of two primary components: the lander, named Vikram, and the rover, known as Pragyan, which translates to “wisdom” in Sanskrit. Together, these entities aim to unravel the mysteries of the lunar surface.
Chandrayaan-3 Quiz: Testing Your Knowledge
Now, let’s test your understanding of the Chandrayaan-3 mission with some engaging quiz questions:
Chandrayaan-3: Exploring the Moon’s Mysteries!
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️ Hello, space enthusiasts! Let’s take a cosmic journey to uncover the secrets of Chandrayaan-3, India’s lunar mission!
Q1. Chandrayaan-3 has been launched form which of the following centres?
a) Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
b) Satish Dhawan Space Centre
c) ISRO
d) Dr. Abdul Kalam Island
Ans. (b)
Q2. Which launching vehicle is used in the launch of Chandrayaan-3?
a) GSLV
b) ASLV
c) PSLC
d) SLV
Ans. (a)
Q3. What is the mass of propulsion module used in Chnadrayaan-3?
a) 2145 kg
b) 2245 kg
c) 2148 kg
d) 2543 kg
Ans. (c)
Q4. The mission life of the Lander and Rover of Chandrayaan-3 equals to:
a) 24 Earth days
b) 16 Earth days
c) 14 Earth days
d) 20 Earth days
Ans. (c)
Q5. The Chandrayaan-3 missionโs Lander is known as:
a) Vikram
b) Bheem
c) Pragyaan
d) Dhruv
Ans. (a)
Q6. Which part of the Moon is Chandrayaan-3 aiming to land near?
a) North Pole
b) Equator
c) South Pole
d) Far Side
Ans. (c)
Q7. When was Chandrayaan-3 launched?
a) 14th August
b) 14th July
c) 30th June
d) 10th September
Ans. (b)
Q8. What is the unique feature of Chandrayaan-3โs landing in comparison to other nationโs lunar missions?
a) landing on the dark side of the moon
b) landing on the Moonโs far side
c) landing on Moonโs North pole
d) landing on Moonโs South pole
Ans. (d)
Q9. On which date was the lander successfully separated from the Propulsion Module?
a) 20th August
b) 19th August
c) 16th August
d) 17th August
Ans. (d)
Q10. When did the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft perform the second de-boosting maneuver?
a) 20th August
b) 19th August
c) 17th August
d) 16th August
Ans. (b)
Q11. Where is the ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) located?
a) New Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Chennai
d) Bengaluru
Ans. (d)
Q12. What was the purpose of the maneuver performed on 25th July 2023?
a) Lunar-Orbit insertion
b) Orbit circulization
c) Translunar Injection
d) Orbit-raising
Ans. (d)
Q13. Who is the director of the Chandrayaan-3 mission?
a) Veeramuthuvel
b) M Vanitha
c) K. Sivan
d) Ritu Karidhal
Ans. (d)
Q14. What is the total weight of Chandrayaan-3?
a) 4,100 kg
b) 3,900 kg
c) 2,190 kg
d) 5,200 kg
Ans. (b)
Q15. What is the total cost of mission Chandrayaan-3?
a) 600 crore
b) 540 crore
c) 800 crore
d) 1200 crore
Ans. (a)
Q16. What is that one thing in Chandrayaan 3 and not in Chandrayaan 2?
a) Laser Doppler Velocimeter (LDV)
b) Laser-based Interferometry
c) Ultrasonic Doppler methods
d) Molecular Tagging Velocimetry
Ans. (a)
Q17. Which country is the fourth country to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon?
a) China
b) India
c) Russia
d) USA
Ans. (a)
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