Which among the following launchers was used to launch India's Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) and the Chandrayaan 1 Lunar Mission?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)
Both the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) and the Chandrayaan-1 mission were launched using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).
Specifically, ISRO utilized the most powerful version of the rocket, known as the PSLV-XL (Extended Lift), which features larger strap-on boosters to carry heavier payloads into deeper space.