Question

Read the passage carefully and answer the following question : (5x1=5)

ISRO has currently launched a follow-on mission to Chandrayaan-1 named as

Chandrayaan -2, on 22ndJuly 2019.It was launched with the help of GSLV MK-III

rocket. It brought together an Orbiter, Lander and Rover. Orbiter revolves around the

moon and it is capable of communicating with Indian Deep Space Network at Bylalu.

Lander is named as Vikram in the memory of Dr. Vikram A Sarabhai. Rover is a 6

wheeled robotic vehicle named as 'Pragyan'.Chandrayaan-2 was successfully

inserted into the lunar orbit on20th August 2019.

Questions:

1. Which rocket vehicle is used to launch Chandrayaan -2 Spacecraft?

2. What are the components of Chandrayaan -2?

3. What is the name of Lander that will be tucked into the GSLV MK-III vehicle?

4. What is the name of Rover that is carried by Lander Vikram?

5. When did Chandrayaan -2 was successfully inserted into the Lunar Orbit ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

1)GSLV MK-|||

2)orbiter,lander,rover

3)Vikram

4)Pragyan

5)20th August 2019