Chandrayaan Mahotsav

What was ISRO previously known as?

• ISSRC

• INCOSPAR

• INRSS

Answer explanation

INCOSPAR stands for "Indian National Committee for Space Research"

Where is the Headquarters of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?

• New Delhi
• Banglore

• Karnataka

Answer explanation

ISRO has its headquarters in Bengaluru. Its activities are spread across various centres and units.

Who is the Father of India's Space Programme?

• APJ Abdul Kalam

• Homi J. Bhabha

• Vikram Sarabhai

Answer explanation

Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai was an Indian physicist and astronomer who initiated space research and helped to develop nuclear power in India.

What was the launch date for Chandrayaan 3 mission?

• 17 July 2023

• 14 July 2023

• 24 July 2023

Answer explanation

Chandrayaan-3 is the third mission in a series of lunar-exploration missions developed by the ISRO

The Chandrayaan-3 mission's rover name is?

• Pragyan

• Dhruv

• Vikram

Answer explanation

Pragyan is a lunar rover that forms part of Chandrayaan-3, a lunar mission developed by the ISRO

In INDIA, August 23 will be celebrated as ?

• National Science Day

• Chandrayaan day

• National Space day

Answer explanation

On August 23, 2023, India added another feather to its cap with the Chandrayaan-3's successful soft landing on the moon. Recognizing this stellar achievement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared August 23rd as “National space day in INDIA.”

How many payloads are present in Chandrayaan-3?

• 3
• 5
• 7

Answer explanation

There are 4 Lander payloads (RAMBHA, ChaSTE, ILSA, LRA), 2 Rover payloads (LIBS, APXS) and 1 Propulsion module payload (SHAPE).

What name is given to the Chandrayaan-3 landing spot?

• Shiva-Shakti

• Shiva-Shambhu

• Tiranga

Answer explanation

The spot near the moon's south pole where India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft made its historic landing last week is named Shiv Shakti Point.

Chandrayaan-3 has been launched form which of the following centres?

• Satish Dhawan Space Centre
• Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
• Abdul Kalam Island

Answer explanation

Chandrayaan-3 was launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) Second Launch Pad in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, India

The mission life of Lander and Rover of Chandrayaan-3 is?

• 14 Earth Days
• 20 Earth Days

• 7 Earth Days

Answer explanation

The lander and the rover, with a mission life of one Lunar day (14 Earth days), have scientific payloads to carry out experiments on the lunar surface.