NCERT Class 3 English Santoor: Chapter 12 — Chandrayaan
This chapter, "Chandrayaan," introduces Rani, a curious girl who loves asking questions about the world around her, like why the sky is blue and where the sun goes at night. One evening, after hearing a lullaby about the Moon, Rani wonders how far away it is. The next morning, her excitement grows when she sees news about India landing on the Moon via Chandrayaan. Confused about how it reached there, Rani and her brother Pratik decide to visit their scientist aunt, Nandini, to learn more about this space mission. The chapter encourages young learners to be inquisitive about space and science, highlighting the achievements of space exploration.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 3 |
| Subject | English |
| Book | Santoor |
| Chapter | Chapter 12 — Chandrayaan |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 252 |
Learning outcomes
- Develop curiosity about space and science.
- Understand the concept of space missions like Chandrayaan.
- Learn about the importance of asking questions.
- Recognize the role of scientists in space exploration.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| curious | eager to know or learn something |
| village | a group of houses and people, usually in the countryside |
| sky | the space above the earth, in which clouds, the sun, moon, and stars appear |
| moon | the natural satellite of the earth, visible at night by its reflected light |
| landing | the act of bringing an aircraft or spacecraft down to the ground |
| scientist | a person who studies or has expert knowledge of science |
| confused | unable to think clearly or understand something |
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Practice questions
- What was Rani's special quality? Answer: Rani was very curious and used to ask many questions.
- What did Rani hear her mother singing? Answer: Rani heard her mother singing, 'Chanda mama door ke...'
- What did Rani see on the TV? Answer: Rani saw photos of some machines on the Moon and people talking about the landing.
- Who did Rani and Pratik decide to visit to learn about Chandrayaan? Answer: They decided to visit Aunt Nandini, who is a scientist.
Frequently asked questions
What is Chandrayaan?
Chandrayaan is the name of India's space missions to the Moon, which involve machines landing on the lunar surface.
Who is Rani?
Rani is a curious young girl who lives in a village and loves to ask questions.
Why did Rani and Pratik visit Vivaan's house?
They visited Vivaan's house to talk to his mother, Aunt Nandini, who is a scientist, to learn about Chandrayaan.
What kind of questions did Rani ask?
Rani asked questions about the sky, the Sun, and the Moon.
What does the chapter encourage students to do?
The chapter encourages students to be curious and ask questions about the world and science.
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NCERT Class 3 English — Santoor — Chapter 12 — Chandrayaan. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.