Science & International — 18 April 2026 Question 1
Q1. Which option below is correct?
The Cabinet of India approved Chandrayaan-4 mission in April 2026. What is the primary objective of Chandrayaan-4?
Study Mars atmosphere
Sample return from Moon's surface
Deploy solar observation satellite
Establish permanent lunar base
Explanation:
Chandrayaan-4 is India's ambitious lunar sample return mission — it aims to land on the Moon, collect rock and soil samples, and return them to Earth for scientific analysis.
Mission Highlights:
- Budget: ₹2,104 crore
- This will make India the 4th country to return lunar samples (after USA, USSR, China)
- Uses HLVM3 rocket
- Builds on Chandrayaan-3's successful landing
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