With reference to Chandrayaan-3 Mission, consider the following statements:1.The success of Chandrayaan-3 will make it the second surface mission closest to the lunar south pole.2.The mission holds significant importance, as establishing permanent moon bases has become a geopolitical goal worldwide. 3.The Chandrayaan-3, which consists of a lander, rover and propulsion module, can’t travel to space on its own. How many of the above statements are correct?

Q. With reference to Chandrayaan-3 Mission, consider the following statements::
1.The success of Chandrayaan-3 will make it the second surface mission closest to the lunar south pole.
2.The mission holds significant importance, as establishing permanent moon bases has become a geopolitical goal worldwide.
3.The Chandrayaan-3, which consists of a lander, rover and propulsion module, can’t travel to space on its own. .
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. The success of Chandrayaan-3 will make it the first surface mission closest to the lunar south pole.

Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The mission holds significant importance, as establishing permanent moon bases has become a geopolitical goal worldwide. The Chandrayaan-3, which consists of a lander, rover and propulsion module, can’t travel to space on its own. It needs to attached with the launch vehicles.

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