Q43 · UPPSC Prelims 2019 · Set A · General Studies

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Which Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle was used by ISRO to launch the Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft?

A GSLV – MK III - M1
B GSLV – MK II - M2
C GSLV – MK IV - M8
D GSLV – MK V - M4

Correct answer: (a) GSLV – MK III - M1

Explanation

  1. A

    GSLV – MK III - M1

    (a) GSLV – MK III - M1. Chandrayaan-2 lifted off on 22 July 2019 on GSLV Mk III-M1 (now LVM3) from Sriharikota. That vehicle is the official key.

  2. B

    GSLV – MK II - M2

    (b) GSLV – MK II - M2. Mk II is a different, smaller GSLV class; not the Chandrayaan-2 launcher.

  3. C

    GSLV – MK IV - M8

    (c) GSLV – MK IV - M8. No such operational Mk IV designation for this mission.

  4. D

    GSLV – MK V - M4

    (d) GSLV – MK V - M4. Fictional class in this option set.

Summary. Official key is (a) GSLV Mk III-M1. Chandrayaan-2’s 22 July 2019 launch used that heavy vehicle. Mk II and invented Mk IV/V codes are traps. Honour the stored letter (a).