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Which rocket holds the record for the fastest speed achieved?

Apollo 11

GSLV MK III

Helios probes (correct)

Chandrayaan-3

What is the term for the method used by Chandrayaan-3 to escape Earth's gravitational pull?

Lunar orbital insertion

Trans Lunar Injection (correct)

Escape Velocity Method

Gravitational Assist

How many days did Chandrayaan-3 take to land on the Moon?

40 days (correct)

4 days

5 days

12 days

What are the darker plains on the Moon known as?

Lunar Maria Signup and view all the answers

Which crater on the Moon is known for having traces of water?

Shackleton Crater Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the first manned mission to the moon?

Apollo 11 Signup and view all the answers

On which date did Apollo 11 land on the moon?

July 20, 1969 Signup and view all the answers

Which country achieved the first soft landing on the moon?

USSR Signup and view all the answers

How many astronauts have walked on the moon's surface until now?

12 Signup and view all the answers

Who was the last astronaut to walk on the moon?

Eugene Andrew Cernan Signup and view all the answers

Which lunar landing site is known as Site 2?

Mare Tranquillitatis Signup and view all the answers

What significant lunar milestone did India achieve?

First to land on the Lunar South Pole Signup and view all the answers

Which mission was the last crewed mission to the moon?

Apollo 17 Signup and view all the answers

What phenomenon explains the moon's synchronous rotation?

Tidal locking Signup and view all the answers

Which lunar mare is referred to as the Sea of Clouds?

Mare Nubium Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the Indian launch vehicle that took Chandrayaan-3 to the moon?

LVM 3-M4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary fuel used by the LVM-3 rocket?

Liquid Hydrogen Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the vast lava plain on the moon known as the Sea of Rains?

Mare Imbrium Signup and view all the answers

What is Mylswamy Annadurai famously known as?

Moon Man of India Signup and view all the answers

What mass does the Pragyan rover have?

27 Kg Signup and view all the answers

Which rocket is recognized as the most powerful ever built?

Saturn V Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of Tidal Locking in relation to the moon?

It is when the moon's orbital period matches its rotational period. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following names refers to a crater on the moon?

Tycho Crater Signup and view all the answers

What is significant about Helium-3 in relation to the moon?

It is only found on the moon and not on Earth. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the moon's magnetic field is correct?

The moon has no magnetic field at all. Signup and view all the answers

What does a lunar day equate to?

29.5 Earth days Signup and view all the answers

Where did Chandrayaan-3's Vikram Lander specifically land?

Shiv Shakti Point Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate diameter of the moon compared to Earth?

Which of the following is recognized as the longest valley on the moon?

Vallis Schroteri Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Quiz Competition Overview

Quiz consists of 10 rounds with a total of 32 questions.
Four participating teams: Vayu House, Akash House, Prithvi House, and Agni House; each team has four members from grades 9 to 12.
Questions are presented sequentially, passing to the next team for incorrect or unanswered responses.
Last two rounds are open to all present, including the audience.
Winners determined by the highest number of correct answers; special award for highest individual scorer.
Only one answer allowed per team; no cross questioning or inquiries permitted.

Moon Mission Questions

First manned moon mission: Apollo 11 launched on July 14, 1969, from Kennedy Space Center, Florida; landed on July 20, 1969.
Last crewed moon mission: Apollo 17, launched from December 7 to December 19, 1972.
USSR's Luna 9 achieved the first soft landing on the Moon on February 3, 1966.
Apollo 11 landed in the Sea of Tranquility, designated as Site 2.
A total of 12 astronauts have walked on the lunar surface, all Americans.
Last astronaut to walk on the moon: Eugene Cernan from Apollo 17.

Notable Moon Facts

India was the first country to land on the Lunar South Pole.
Deepest crater on the Moon: Aitken Basin in the South Pole, known as SPA Basin.
Lunar feature known as Tycho Crater is prominent with a bright spot located in the southern highlands.
The Indian name for a moon crater: Dorsum Azara.
Chandrayaan 3's Vikram Lander landed at Shiv Shakti Point.
Sea of Nectar: A small dark volcanic lava plain on the Moon.
Mare Imbrium, or the Sea of Rains, is a prominent feature, a vast lava plain.

Orbital and Physical Characteristics

Tidal locking: The Moon’s orbital period matches its rotational period, taking about 28 days for both.
The Moon has no intrinsic magnetic field.
ISRO was established on August 15, 1969, and its primary launch pad is Satish Dhawan Space Center.

Space Exploration Details

Space weather refers to conditions in space near Earth influenced by solar electromagnetic radiation and charged particles.
Helium-3 is an element primarily found on the Moon and not on Earth.
The far side of the Moon is also illuminated; it does not remain dark.
A lunar day lasts approximately 29.5 Earth days.
The Moon's gravity is 83% less than Earth’s.
The longest valley on the Moon: Vallis Schroteri, measuring 160 km long.
The highest mountain on the Moon: Mons Huygens, standing at 18,046 feet.

Indian Space Missions

Mylswamy Annadurai is referred to as the "Moon Man of India".
The Vikram lander is named after Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, a key figure in the Indian Space Program.
India’s first lunar probe: Chandrayaan-1, launched on October 22, 2008.
The direction of the Moon's rotation is anticlockwise, similar to Earth.

Chandrayaan-3 and Launch Vehicles

Chandrayaan-3 was launched on July 14, 2023, using the LVM 3-M4 rocket.
LVM-3 employed Liquid Hydrogen as fuel.
Chandrayaan-3’s propulsion system comprises solid fuel, liquid fuel, and a cryogenic engine.
ISRO utilizes UDMH fuel alongside nitrogen tetroxide.

Comparative Lunar Missions

US, Russia, and China took significantly less time to reach the Moon compared to India’s Chandrayaan-3; U.S. required 4 days, Russia 5.5 days, China 12 days, while India took about 40 days.

Lunar Geography

Flat lands on the Moon are referred to as Lunar Highlands and Lunar Maria.
Light and dark surfaces on the Moon are categorized as Terrae (lighter) and Maria (darker).
Water traces found at Shackleton Crater, Cabeus Crater, Polar Regions, and other permanently shadowed craters.
Chandrayaan-3 employed Trans Lunar Injection (TLI) to escape Earth's gravity.
Lunar orbital insertion (LOI) captured the spacecraft in the Moon's gravitational field.
India’s strongest rocket: GSLV MK III, known as the LVM-3 Launch Vehicle Mark 3.
Lowest point on the Moon: Antoniadi crater, measured by a laser altimeter instrument.

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Join us for an exciting Inter-House Quiz Competition featuring teams from Vayu, Akash, Prithvi, and Agni Houses. Teams comprising members from classes 9 to 12 will compete in 10 rounds of challenging questions. This competition promises to test knowledge and teamwork in a fun and engaging format!