Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Current Affairs

Topic

National: 2023

Question:

Which of the following is NOT correct in the context of Chandrayaan-3, launched in July 2023?

Options:

It was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Wheeler island, Andhra Pradesh.

it was launched using the Launch Vehicle Mark-III (LVM3).

The primary objective of Chandrayaan-3 was to achieve a safe and soft landing of the lander on the surface of the Moon.

None of the above

Correct Answer:

It was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Wheeler island, Andhra Pradesh.

Explanation:

Chandrayaan-3, launched in July 2023 was India’s third lunar mission, following the Chandrayaan-2 mission, with the goal of achieving a soft landing on the lunar surface and deploying a rover. Chandrayaan-3 was successfully launched on July 14, 2023, from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, using the Launch Vehicle Mark-III (LVM3).