Chandrayaan — NCERT Solutions

CBSE · Class 3 · English

NCERT Solutions for Chandrayaan, CBSE Class 3 English: 21 textbook questions solved step by step. Part of the CBSE Class 3 English syllabus.

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Let us think — A. Answer the following.

1Rani was very curious. How do you know?Show solution

Given: The chapter tells us about Rani's behaviour.

Rani was very curious because she kept asking questions about the Moon, rockets, and Chandrayaan. She wanted to know everything about the mission and did not stop until she got all her answers. Her eagerness to learn new things shows that she was very curious.

2What did Pratik say in excitement?Show solution

Given: Pratik was excited about the Chandrayaan-3 mission.

In excitement, Pratik said that Chandrayaan-3 had successfully landed on the Moon. He was very happy and thrilled to share this great news with Rani.

3Who was Nandini Aunty?Show solution

Given: Nandini Aunty is a character in the chapter.

Nandini Aunty was a scientist. She worked with rockets and space missions. She explained to Rani and Pratik all about Chandrayaan and how it travelled to the Moon.

4What do the words Chandra and Yaan mean?Show solution

Given: The chapter explains the meaning of the word 'Chandrayaan'.

The word 'Chandra' means Moon and the word 'Yaan' means vehicle or craft. Together, 'Chandrayaan' means a vehicle or craft that travels to the Moon.

5Complete the sentence: Chandrayaan-3 landed on the Moon on ___________.Show solution

Given: The chapter gives information about the Chandrayaan-3 mission.

Chandrayaan-3 landed on the Moon on 23rd August 2023.

Let us think — B. Think and say.

1Imagine you are invited by the scientists to spend 10 days on the moon. Make a list of items that you would like to take with you.Show solution

Given: We have to imagine a 10-day trip to the Moon and list items we would carry.

Here is a sample list of items I would like to take with me:

Space suit
Oxygen cylinders
Water bottles
Food packets
A torch or flashlight
A notebook and pencil
A camera
A first-aid kit
A blanket
My favourite book

(Note: Students may write their own creative answers. The above is a sample list.)

Let us learn — A. Fill in the blanks using 'a'.

1_______ dog is barking at the postman.Show solution

Rule used: We use 'a' before singular nouns that begin with a consonant sound. The word 'dog' begins with the consonant 'd'.

Answer: A dog is barking at the postman.

2My mother gives chapattis to ______ cow everyday.Show solution

Rule used: We use 'a' before singular nouns that begin with a consonant sound. The word 'cow' begins with the consonant 'c'.

Answer: My mother gives chapattis to a cow everyday.

3In summers, ______ sparrow builds its nest on the mango tree near our house.Show solution

Rule used: We use 'a' before singular nouns that begin with a consonant sound. The word 'sparrow' begins with the consonant 's'.

Answer: In summers, a sparrow builds its nest on the mango tree near our house.

Let us learn — B. Fill in the blanks using 'an'.

1I saw ______ eagle yesterday.Show solution

Rule used: We use 'an' before singular nouns that begin with a vowel sound. The word 'eagle' begins with the vowel sound 'e'.

Answer: I saw an eagle yesterday.

2Maya bought ______ umbrella for the monsoon.Show solution

Rule used: We use 'an' before singular nouns that begin with a vowel sound. The word 'umbrella' begins with the vowel sound 'u'.

Answer: Maya bought an umbrella for the monsoon.

3______ ice-cream man brings his cart in the evenings.