In which year did the Government of India approve ISRO's proposal for the first Indian Moon Mission, Chandrayaan-1?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) 2003.
· The Government of India approved ISRO's proposal for the first Indian Moon Mission, Chandrayaan-1, in 2003.
· Chandrayaan-1 was launched on 22nd October 2008, and it was India's first mission to the Moon.
· The mission aimed to survey the lunar surface and helped confirm the presence of water/hydroxyl on the Moon.
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· Chandrayaan-1 was a major milestone in India's space program, making India the fourth country to place its flag on the lunar surface.
· The mission included a lunar orbiter and an impactor.
· It contributed significantly to lunar science, including the discovery of water molecules on the Moon's surface.