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What is the name of the India’s Robot rover that will be release by the moon lander on the moon as a part of the chandrayan-2 mission?

A	Aryabhatt
B	Shaurya
C	Pragyan
D	Vikram

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The Chandrayaan-2 mission consisted of three main modules: Lunar orbiter. Vikram lander (named after Vikram Sarabhai, the late father of India’s space program) Lunar rover named Pragyan. All of the above parts were developed in India.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Lander and Rover modules were given the names Vikram and Pragyaan, respectively, by ISRO in honour of Vikram Sarabhai, the father of India’s space programme. It was launched on the GSLV-Mk3, the nation’s most potent geosynchronous launch vehicle.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chandrayaan-2 Mission: Updates The orbital insertion was achieved on 20th August 2019. The Orbiter has a life duration of 7 years and will continue its mission. Vikram Lander had a mission life of 14 days. The landing on the moon’s surface was planned on 7th September 2019.

Detailed explanation-4: -India’s maiden attempt to land a rover on the moon ended in failure after the Vikram lander onboard the Chandrayaan-2 mission crashed on the surface of the moon in September 2019. “C-3 is ready now. It is not a replica of C-2.

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