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India makes Space history With Chandrayaan

Now Let’s Talk About Space

(i) What do you call ‘space’ in your mother tongue?

(তোমাৰ মাতৃভাষাত ‘space’ক কি বুলি কোৱা হয়?)

Ans: Space is called অন্তৰীক্ষ (Antariksh) in Assamese.

(ii) What do you call the Moon and the sky in your language?

(তোমাৰ ভাষাত চন্দ্ৰ আৰু আকাশক কি বুলি কোৱা হয়?)

Ans: The Moon is called জোন/চন্দ্ৰ and the sky is called আকাশ in Assamese.

(iii) Share with and listen to your friends. How many different names do you hear?

Ans: We may hear different names for the Moon, sky and space in different languages spoken by our friends.

Now Let’s Talk About Chandrayaan-3

(i) Have you watched the launch of Chandrayaan-3 on TV?

Ans: Yes, I have.

(ii) Have you read the news about Chandrayaan-3?

Ans: Yes, I have.

(iii) Which headline is the most interesting to you? Why?

Ans: The headline I find most interesting is “Chandrayaan-3 Lands Successfully Near the Moon’s South Pole.” It is interesting because it was a proud and historic achievement for India and demonstrated the success of ISRO’s space mission.

Match the Items with the Parts of a News Item

Words/Sentence	Part of News Item
India makes space history!	A headline
Rescue teams are helping families, and repair work has begun in the affected areas.	Body of a news story/article
The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft landed safely on August 23.	Body of a news story/article
Director of Agriculture awards farmers.	A headline

ACTIVITIES

1. Let’s check how much we have understood

(a) What was the historic moment mentioned in the passage?

(পাঠটোত উল্লেখ কৰা ঐতিহাসিক মুহূৰ্তটো কি আছিল?)

Ans: The historic moment was the successful soft landing of India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft near the Moon’s South Polar region on 23 August 2023.

(ঐতিহাসিক মুহূৰ্তটো আছিল ২৩ আগষ্ট, ২০২৩ তাৰিখে ভাৰতৰ চন্দ্ৰযান-৩ মহাকাশযানখনে চন্দ্ৰৰ দক্ষিণ মেৰু অঞ্চলৰ ওচৰত সফলভাৱে কোমল অৱতৰণ কৰা।)

(b) Why is the Moon’s South Pole so special?

(চন্দ্ৰৰ দক্ষিণ মেৰু কিয় ইমান বিশেষ?)

Ans: The Moon’s South Polar region is special because it is still largely unexplored and may contain water ice. Studying this region can help scientists learn more about the Moon and the Solar System.

(চন্দ্ৰৰ দক্ষিণ মেৰু অঞ্চল বিশেষ, কাৰণ ইয়াৰ বহু অংশ এতিয়াও অন্বেষণ নোহোৱা আৰু ইয়াত পানীৰ বৰফ থাকিব পাৰে। এই অঞ্চল অধ্যয়ন কৰিলে বিজ্ঞানীসকলে চন্দ্ৰ আৰু সৌৰজগতৰ বিষয়ে অধিক জানিব পাৰিব।)

(c) What could be the uses of water ice?

(পানীৰ বৰফৰ কি কি ব্যৱহাৰ হ’ব পাৰে?)

Ans: Water ice could be used for drinking water, producing oxygen and producing rocket fuel for future space missions.

(পানীৰ বৰফ খোৱাপানী, অক্সিজেন উৎপাদন আৰু ভৱিষ্যতৰ মহাকাশ অভিযানৰ বাবে ৰকেট ইন্ধন তৈয়াৰ কৰাত ব্যৱহাৰ কৰিব পৰা যাব।)

(d) Do you think humans will build houses on the Moon one day?

(তুমি ভাবানে এদিন মানুহে চন্দ্ৰত ঘৰ সাজিব?)

Ans: Yes, I think humans may build shelters or settlements on the Moon one day with the help of advanced science and technology.

(হয়, মই ভাবোঁ যে উন্নত বিজ্ঞান আৰু প্ৰযুক্তিৰ সহায়ত এদিন মানুহে চন্দ্ৰত আশ্ৰয়স্থল বা বসতি স্থাপন কৰিব পাৰে।)

(e) Why did the scientists decide to explore the South Polar region?

(বিজ্ঞানীসকলে দক্ষিণ মেৰু অঞ্চল অন্বেষণ কৰিবলৈ কিয় সিদ্ধান্ত লৈছিল?)

Ans: Scientists decided to explore the South Polar region because it was largely unexplored by earlier missions and is believed to contain water ice.

(বিজ্ঞানীসকলে দক্ষিণ মেৰু অঞ্চল অন্বেষণ কৰাৰ সিদ্ধান্ত লৈছিল, কাৰণ আগৰ অভিযানসমূহে এই অঞ্চলৰ অধিকাংশ অন্বেষণ কৰা নাছিল আৰু ইয়াত পানীৰ বৰফ থাকিব পাৰে বুলি বিশ্বাস কৰা হয়।)

3. Words Related to Space

Word	English Meaning	Assamese
Chandrayaan	Moon vehicle / Mooncraft	চন্দ্ৰযান
Vikram	Courage / Valour	বিক্ৰম
Pragyan	Wisdom / Intelligence	প্ৰজ্ঞান
Antariksh	Outer space	অন্তৰীক্ষ
Moon	Earth’s natural satellite	চন্দ্ৰ / জোন

4. Arrange the Events of Chandrayaan-3 in Correct Order

Given events:

1. Soft landing on August 23, 2023.
2. Launch from Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
3. Vikram and Pragyan explored the surface.
4. Chandrayaan-3 was planned to land in the South Polar region.

Ans:

1. Soft landing on August 23, 2023. — (c)
2. Launch from Satish Dhawan Space Centre. — (b)
3. Vikram and Pragyan explored the surface. — (d)
4. Chandrayaan-3 was planned to land in the South Polar region. — (a)

Timeline:

Mission planned for the South Polar region → Launch from Satish Dhawan Space Centre → Soft landing on 23 August 2023 → Vikram and Pragyan explored the lunar surface

5. (b) Make Your Own Quiz

(i) What is the name of the rover on Chandrayaan-3?

(a) Vikram
(b) Pragyan
(c) Aryabhata

Ans: (b) Pragyan

(ii) How many wheels does Pragyan have?

(a) Two
(b) Four
(c) Six

Ans: (c) Six

(iii) What does Pragyan do on the Moon?

(a) Dances
(b) Collects scientific data
(c) Builds houses

Ans: (b) Collects scientific data

(iv) In which region did Chandrayaan-3 land?

(a) Near the North Pole
(b) Near the South Pole
(c) At the centre of the Moon

Ans: (b) Near the South Pole

6. Future Plans and Predictions – ‘Will’ and ‘Going to’

Complete the paragraph

Ans:

Chandrayaan-3 is going to be a historic mission for India, as it is going to land on the lunar surface. The lander is going to carry the Pragyan Rover. The rover is going to explore the Moon’s South Polar region.

This mission will demonstrate India’s potential in space missions and will mark the country as the fourth nation to achieve a soft landing on the Moon. Pragyan will analyse the lunar soil and will send important data back to Earth. Chandrayaan-3 will be remembered as a major milestone in India’s space journey.

6. (f) Correct the Use of ‘Will’ or ‘Going to’

1. She is going to open the door because someone knocked.

Correct: She will open the door because someone knocked.

2. I think I will help him with his homework.

Ans: Correct.

3. Look! He will fall off the ladder!

Correct: Look! He is going to fall off the ladder!

7. Synonyms and Antonyms

Word	Synonym	Antonym
Mission	expedition, journey	rest, stay
Mystery	puzzle, secret	known fact, clarity
Settlement	community, colony	migration
Produce	make, create	destroy

7. (c) Make Sentences Using Synonyms or Antonyms

(i) Mission

Ans: Chandrayaan-3 was an important space mission. It was a remarkable expedition to explore the Moon.

(ii) Mystery

Ans: The Moon still holds many mysteries, and scientists are trying to solve these puzzles.

Replace the Word with a Synonym or Antonym

(a) The goal was to ignore the unknown parts of the Moon.

Ans: The goal was to explore the unknown parts of the Moon.

(b) The Moon still holds many puzzles.

Ans: The Moon still holds many mysteries.

(c) The rover landed in the South Pole area of the Moon.

Ans: The rover landed in the Moon’s South Polar region.

(d) The mission will destroy important scientific data.

Ans: The mission will produce important scientific data.

8. (a) One-Minute Presentation

My Space Hero – Kalpana Chawla

Good morning everyone.

My space hero is Kalpana Chawla. She was the first woman of Indian origin to travel into space. She was born in Karnal, Haryana, and became an astronaut and aerospace engineer.

She is important because she showed that courage, education and determination can help us achieve great dreams. She travelled into space twice and inspired millions of young students to study science.

Although her second space mission ended tragically, her courage and dedication continue to inspire people all over the world.

I admire Kalpana Chawla because she taught us to dream big, work hard and never give up.

Thank you.

8. (c) Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

(i) Who was called the Father of India’s Space Programme?

Ans: Dr. Vikram Sarabhai was called the Father of India’s Space Programme.

(ড° বিক্ৰম সাৰাভাইক ভাৰতৰ মহাকাশ কাৰ্যসূচীৰ পিতৃ বুলি কোৱা হয়।)

(ii) When was Dr. Vikram Sarabhai born?

Ans: He was born in 1919.

(iii) Where was Dr. Vikram Sarabhai born?

Ans: He was born in Ahmedabad.

(iv) What kind of family was he born into?

Ans: He was born into a well-educated and prosperous family.

(v) What was Dr. Sarabhai interested in from a young age?

Ans: He was interested in science and learning from a young age.

(vi) Where did Dr. Sarabhai study physics?

Ans: He studied physics at Cambridge University in England.

(vii) Why did Dr. Sarabhai want to use science?

Ans: He wanted to use science for the development of the country and the improvement of people’s lives.

(viii) What did Dr. Sarabhai start in 1947?

Ans: He established the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) in 1947.

(ix) Where was PRL established?

Ans: PRL was established in Ahmedabad.

(x) What did Dr. Sarabhai believe about space science?

Ans: He believed that space science should be used to improve people’s lives and support national development.

(xi) When was ISRO established?

Ans: ISRO was established in 1969.

(xii) Which important management institution did Dr. Sarabhai help develop?

Ans: He helped develop the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA).

(xiii) What did Dr. Sarabhai believe were the keys to progress?

Ans: He believed that education and research were the keys to progress.

(xiv) Why will many students learn about science and space?

Ans: Many students will learn about science and space because Dr. Sarabhai’s work continues to inspire future generations.

(xv) How is Dr. Sarabhai remembered today?

Ans: He is remembered as the Father of India’s Space Programme and as one of the pioneers of Indian science.

9. (c) Match the Cause and Effect

Cause	Effect
1. It rained heavily.	d. The streets were flooded.
2. The rocket launched well.	c. The scientists celebrated.
3. He worked all night.	a. He was tired.
4. The sky looked dark.	b. I carried an umbrella.

Correct Matching:

1–d, 2–c, 3–a, 4–b

9. (d) Cause–Effect Connectors

(a) It was cloudy, ______ the launch was delayed.

Ans: It was cloudy, so the launch was delayed.

(b) Vikram Sarabhai believed in science, ______ he started PRL in Ahmedabad.

Ans: Vikram Sarabhai believed in science, so he started PRL in Ahmedabad.

(c) ISRO scientists celebrated ______ the rover worked well.

Ans: ISRO scientists celebrated because the rover worked well.

(d) The landing was perfect, ______ India made history.

Ans: The landing was perfect; therefore, India made history.

9. (e) Write Two Sentences Using Connectors

Ans:

1. The rocket lifted off successfully, so the scientists clapped with joy.
2. Vikram Sarabhai believed strongly in science; therefore, he established the Physical Research Laboratory.

9. (f) Choose the Correct Connector

Words: Because, Since, So, Therefore, Hence

(i) Chandrayaan-3 was solar-powered. ______, it stopped working after sunset.

Ans: Therefore

(ii) ______ the Moon’s South Polar region may contain water ice, scientists want to explore it.

Ans: Since

(iii) The rover sent back photos, ______ we learned more about the surface.

Ans: so

(iv) ISRO planned everything well. ______, the mission was a success.

Ans: Hence

(v) ______ it was cloudy, the launch was delayed.

Ans: Because

(vi) The engine failed, ______ the scientists had to stop the mission.

Ans: so

10. Write a Short Paragraph About Why You Admire Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

Use: because, so, therefore

Ans: I admire Dr. Vikram Sarabhai because he believed that science should be used to improve people’s lives. He worked hard to develop scientific research and India’s space programme, so the country made great progress in space science. His work inspired generations of scientists and students. Therefore, Dr. Vikram Sarabhai is remembered as one of the greatest pioneers of India’s space programme.

15. Articles – A, An, The

Fill in the blanks

(i) India sent ______ rocket to the Moon.

Ans: a

(ii) ______ rover moved slowly on the surface.

Ans: The

(iii) Vikram is ______ lander of Chandrayaan-3.

Ans: the

(iv) Riya wants to become ______ astronaut one day.

Ans: an

(v) I saw ______ interesting space video online.

Ans: an

(vi) ______ Moon looked bright in the night sky.

Ans: The

Rewrite the Sentences with the Correct Articles

1. She is reading a book about an Moon.

Correct: She is reading a book about the Moon.

2. The rover landed on a South Pole of the Moon.

Correct: The rover landed near the South Pole of the Moon.

3. We saw a eagle flying above the hills.

Correct: We saw an eagle flying above the hills.

4. I want to build the rocket in future.

Correct: I want to build a rocket in the future.