Class 3 English - KARNATAKA
Prose: Chandrayaan
The prose chapter 'Chandrayaan' in the Karnataka (KSEEB) Class 3 English syllabus takes young students on an exciting journey to India's moon mission. It introduces children to India's space achievements in a very simple and storytelling way. Students learn about rockets, the moon, scientists who work hard, and how our national flag was taken to the moon. This chapter helps build young curiosity about science, national pride, and space exploration. In board-related assessments, questions are typically asked from the story events, new vocabulary, and simple comprehension to test basic reading and understanding skills.
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Chandrayaan
Chandrayaan is India's special spacecraft sent to study the moon. 'Chandra' means moon and 'yaan' means vehicle.
ISRO
ISRO is the Indian Space Research Organisation where clever scientists build rockets and satellites.
Rocket
A big, powerful vehicle used to carry spacecraft high up into the sky and out into space.
Scientist
A clever person who studies science, does experiments, and builds wonderful things like rockets.
National Flag
Our proud Indian tricolour flag that flies high to show our love for our country, even on the moon!
Important Formulas
Board Exam Info
In Karnataka (KSEEB) Class 3 English exams, this chapter generally carries around 5 to 8 marks. Common question types include 'Answer in one word or sentence', 'Fill in the blanks', 'Match the following', and simple spelling or vocabulary exercises based on the text.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of the word Chandrayaan?
Chandrayaan means 'Moon Vehicle' in Sanskrit, where 'Chandra' is moon and 'yaan' is vehicle.
Who builds the Chandrayaan spacecraft in India?
Scientists working at ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) build the spacecraft and rockets.
Why do we send Chandrayaan to the moon?
We send Chandrayaan to learn more about the moon, its soil, and what is present on it.
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