Chandrayaan 3 landed on the moon on which date and at which location?

Appeared in: KGMU 2023

Explanation

Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander successfully touched down on the lunar surface on August 23, 2023.
The landing site was in the vicinity of the Moon's South Pole, a previously unexplored region.
This achievement made India the fourth nation to successfully land on the Moon and the first to do so in the southern polar region.

Option B: The location is incorrect. The mission's target and successful landing site was the lunar South Pole, not the North Pole.
Option C: Both the date and the location are incorrect. The landing was on August 23, not August 24, and it was at the South Pole, not the North Pole.
Option D: The date is incorrect. While the location (South Pole) is correct, the landing occurred on August 23, not August 25.

Visual 1: Infographic: A timeline of the Chandrayaan-3 mission from launch to landing, highlighting key milestones.
Visual 2: Map: A map of the Moon showing the precise landing location of the Vikram lander near the South Pole.
Visual 3: Image: The first image sent by the Lander Imager Camera after the landing, showing a part of Chandrayaan-3's landing site.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain General Knowledge: Space Exploration as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This question tests general awareness, a component of the syllabus for many competitive examinations, including some nursing recruitment exams.
Staying updated with significant national and international events is important for a well-rounded professional.
What if the question asked about Chandrayaan-2? The answer would change, as Chandrayaan-2's lander, Vikram, unfortunately, had a hard landing in 2019, though its orbiter continues to study the moon.

How to Approach the Question

Identify the key pieces of information requested in the question: the date and the location of the Chandrayaan-3 landing.
This is a factual recall question. Access your knowledge of recent major events.
Evaluate each option based on the two required facts (date and location).
Eliminate options that have either the wrong date or the wrong location.
Select the option that correctly states both the date (August 23, 2023) and the location (South Pole).

Concept Tested & Keywords

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