Q. With reference to the Chandrayaan-5 mission, consider the following statements:
1.Chandrayaan-5 is a joint lunar mission between ISRO and JAXA aimed at exploring the Moon’s south polar region, with a focus on water resources and surface features.
2.The lander will be developed by JAXA, while ISRO will provide the rover and instruments from NASA and ESA.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Chandrayaan-5 (LUPEX) is indeed a joint ISRO–JAXA mission targeting the Moon’s south pole to study water and surface characteristics.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: JAXA is developing the rover, and ISRO is building the lander. Instruments from NASA and ESA will also be part of the payload.
Source- IE
