Chandrayaan 3 Science Quiz: ISRO is once again ready for another space adventure. Chandrayaan-3 is Chandrayaan-2’s follow-up mission to demonstrate its ability to safely land and roam the lunar surface from start to finish. It will be launched by LVM3 from SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota on July 14, 2023.
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Take the quiz below to test your knowledge of ISRO’s effort to make India the fourth country to land a spacecraft on the moon.
1. What is the launch date of Chandrayaan 3 quest?
A. July 24, 2023
B. July 14, 2023
C. July 13, 2023
D. July 4, 2023
answer b
Explanation: Chandrayaan-3 is the third lunar exploration mission of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) to be launched on July 14, 2023.
- The rover of the Chandrayaan 3 mission is called
A.Vikram
B. Bheem
C. Pragyaan
D. Dhruv
Ans. OLD
Explanation: According to the ISRO President, the names Vikram for Lander and Pragyan for Rover will be transferred in honor of the Chandrayaan 2 mission.
- Landers and Rovers have the same lifespan
A. 14 Earth Days
B. 24 Earth Days
C. 16 Earth Days
D. 12 Earth Days
Ans. AND
Explanation: The lifespan of a lander mission, according to the ISRO agency, is one lunar day, equivalent to 14 Earth days.
- What catapult is used for Chandrayaan-3?
A.GSLV
B. LVSM
C. GSLV-Mk3
D. PSLV
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Explanation: The launcher chosen for Chandrayaan-3 is the GSLV-Mk3, which will place the integrated module into an Elliptical Parking Orbit (EPO) approximately 170 x 36500 km.
- Chandrayaan-3 . Mission Objective
A. Moon roaming rover display i
B. Demonstrating safe and gentle landing on the surface of the Moon
C. Conduct on-site science experiments.
D. All of the above
answer D.
Explanation: ISRO has set three main goals for the Chandrayaan-3 mission, including:
- Safe and soft landing of the lander on the surface of the Moon.
- Observe and demonstrate the rover’s ability to move on the Moon
- On-site scientific observations perform scientific experiments on chemical and natural elements, soil, water, etc. on the surface of the Moon to better understand and practice the composition of the Moon. Interplanetary refers to the development and demonstration of new technologies required for interplanetary missions.
6. How much does Chandrayaan 3 quest cost?
A. 1200 crowns
B. 960 crowns
C. 600 crowns
D. 540 crowns
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Explanation: The Chandrayaan 3 quest has a lower cost than the Chandrayaan 2 quest with over 960 cores.
- What is the total weight of Chandrayaan 3?
A. 4100 kilograms
B. 3900 kilograms
C. 2,190 kilograms
D. 5200 kilograms
Ans. b
Explanation: The propulsion module itself weighs 2,148 kg, the lander and rover are housed in the lander module weighing 1,752 kg.
- What is the only thing in Chandrayaan 3 that is not in Chandrayaan 2?
A. Laser Doppler Velocity (LDV) Meter
B. Laser-based interferometer
C. Doppler ultrasound method
D. Molecular Labeling Velocity Measurement
answer AND
Explanation: The Chandrayaan-3 lander will have only four gas-powered engines equipped with a Laser Doppler Velocity Meter (LDV).
- Which of the following is missing in Chandrayaan 3?
A. Re
B. Landing ship
C. Orbiter
D. None of the above
Ans. OLD
Explanation: According to ISRO, Chandrayaan-2 will be equipped with Vikram lander, orbiter and Pragyan rover, while Chandrayaan-3 will carry only probe and lander. In addition, the orbiter launched with Chandrayaan-2 will continue to be used.
- What will be the design of the drive module?
A. Box structure with solar panel on the side and cylinder on top
B. Rectangular structure with solar panels on all sides
C. A cube with a ball on it
D. None of the above
answer AND
Explanation: The propulsion module is a box-shaped structure with a giant solar panel on one side and a large cylinder on top. The cylinder, called the Inter-Modular Adapter Cone, will serve as the mounting bracket for the lander.
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