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Question

Which Geosynchronous Satellite launch Vehicle was used by ISRO to launch Chandrayaan-2 craft?

  1. GSLV - MK III - M1
  2. GSLV - MK II - M2
  3. GSLV - MK V - MS
  4. GSLV - Mk V - M4

Answer:

Option A: GSLV - MK III - M1

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “GSLV - MK III - M1”.

GSLV MkIII, chosen to launch Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft, is a three-stage heavy lift launch vehicle developed by ISRO.

Chandrayaan-2 is the second lunar exploration mission developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation, after Chandrayaan-1.