Which launch vehicle was used to launch Chandrayaan-2?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) GSLV MK-II-M1.
· Chandrayaan-2 was launched on July 22, 2019, by the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV Mk III-M1).
· GSLV Mk III is the most powerful rocket developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
· It is capable of carrying heavier payloads compared to its predecessors.
· The launch took place from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India.
· Chandrayaan-2 consisted of an orbiter, a lander named Vikram, and a rover named Pragyan, aiming to explore the Moon's south pole region.
· The mission's objective was to further our understanding of the Moon, including its topography, mineralogy, surface chemical composition, and water ice presence.

Information Booster:
· ASLV (Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle): This was an earlier ISRO launch vehicle used for small payloads and not capable of launching missions like Chandrayaan-2.
· PSLV-C46 (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle): This launch vehicle is used for placing satellites into polar orbits and was not used for Chandrayaan-2.
· GSLV ME-II: There is no GSLV variant named ME-II; the correct variant for Chandrayaan-2 is GSLV Mk III-M1.