The Vikram lander and Pragyan rover is associated with _____.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Option 2 (Chandrayaan-3)
Explanation:
The Vikram Lander and Pragyan Rover are the main components of India's third lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3. On August 23, 2023, Chandrayaan-3 made a successful soft landing on the Moon's south pole. The lander is named after Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the father of the Indian space program, while Pragyan means "knowledge" in Sanskrit.
Additional Facts:
Chandrayaan-1: India's first lunar mission (2008), which discovered water molecules on the Moon.
Mangalyaan (MOM): India's first interplanetary mission (2013), which made history by entering Mars' orbit on its first attempt.
Aditya L-1: India's first dedicated space mission to study the Sun.
Landing site: The location where Chandrayaan-3 landed has been named 'Shiv Shakti Point'.
Possible questions for upcoming exams:
On what date did Chandrayaan-3 successfully land on the Moon's surface?
(Answer: August 23, 2023)
Who was the Project Director of the Chandrayaan-3 mission?
(Answer: P. Veeramuthuvel)
Who is the current Chairman of ISRO?
(Answer: S. Somnath)