With reference to the Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX) consider the following statements:1.It aims to obtain knowledge regarding the existence of Martian water-ice resources.2.It is a joint mission of Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).3.Lunar Electrostatic Dust EXperiment (LEDEX), an instrument of the LUPEX, aims to detect and quantify water-ice mixed with lunar soil, achieving in-situ detection and measurement of water content.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. With reference to the Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX) consider the following statements
:1.It aims to obtain knowledge regarding the existence of Martian water-ice resources.
:2.It is a joint mission of Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
:3.Lunar Electrostatic Dust EXperiment (LEDEX), an instrument of the LUPEX, aims to detect and quantify water-ice mixed with lunar soil, achieving in-situ detection and measurement of water content.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 only

[D] 2 and 3 only

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect. LUPEX aims to obtain knowledge regarding the availability of lunar water-ice resources. LEDEX aims to detect the presence of charged dust particles and to confirm the dust levitation process in the volatile-rich polar region, and to estimate approximate dust size and flux of charged, levitated dust particles.

Statement 2 is correct. LUPEX is a joint mission of Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

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