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Question:- Which mission of NASA brought first human to moon? A. Apollo program B. Gemini Program C. Mercury Program D. None of the above
Answer:- A
Question:- Name the first mission of NASA in which a spacecraft was reused? A. Apollo-Soyuz B. Space Shuttle C. Skylab D. None of the above
Answer:- B
Question:- How many manned space missions are launched by NASA so far? A. 160 B. 162 C. 164 D. 166
Answer:- D
Question:- Name the first Spacecraft to visit the Solar System? A. Pioneer 10 and Pioneer 11 B. Ranger 1 and Ranger 2 C. Surveyor 6 and Surveyor 7 D. Viking 1 and Viking 2
Answer:- A
Question:- What was the first manned mission of NASA? A. PQS-5 B. Apollo-Soyuz C. STS-1 D. Bell X-1
Answer:- C
Question:- Name the NASA’s first exploration mission beyond earth? A. Pioneer 2 B. Pioneer 3 C. Pioneer 4 D. Pioneer P-1
Answer:- C
Question:- When NASA had launched its first mission to Sun? A. 2016 B. 2017 C. 2018 D. None of the above
Answer:- C
Question:- What is the goal of the Surveyor Program of NASA? A. To demonstrate the proper landing on the Mars. B. To demonstrate the soft landings on the Moon. C. To check other missions of Apollo. D. To determine the radiations in Space.
Answer:- B
Question:- Name the first satellite which was launched specifically for the purpose of X-ray astronomy? A. Uhuru B. Hinode C. Clementine D. WMAP
Answer:- A
Question:- Name NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover Mission? A. Opportunity Rover B. Spirit Rover C. Sojourner Rover D. Curiosity Rover
Answer:- B
Question:- 1. Consider the following statements 1. In 2022, the lunar eclipse will also cause what is popularly known as the Blood Moon phenomenon. 2. On May 16, 2022, the lunar eclipse will be the first of two lunar eclipses that are set to take place this year. The second one will take place on October 8. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:- Ans. A Explanation: In 2022, the lunar eclipse will also cause what is popularly known as the Blood Moon phenomenon. During a Blood Moon, a reddish tint is visible on the surface of the moon. This gives a unique appearance. On May 16, 2022, the lunar eclipse will be the first of two lunar eclipses that are set to take place this year. The second one will take place on November 8.
Question:- When Lunar Eclipse occur? A. When Sun is between Earth and Moon B. When Earth is between Sun and Moon C. When Moon is between Earth and Sun D. When Earth is between Sun and other celestial bodies
Answer:- Ans. B Explanation: A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth crosses between the moon and the sun, which casts a shadow of Earth onto the moon.
Question:- When did the lunar eclipse happen? A. Half Moon B. Full Moon C. Equinox D. None of the above
Answer:- Ans. B Explanation: Eclipses of the Moon happen at Full Moon when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned to form an exact or an almost straight line.
Question:- Select the correct option matching together about Earth shadows: 1. Umbra – darker, central part 2. Penumbra – the outer part 3. Antumbra – partly shaded area beyond the umbra Correct Options are: A. Only 1 and 2 B. Only 2 and 3 C. Only 1 D. All 1, 2 and 3
Answer:- Ans. D Explanation: Shadow of the earth is divided into three parts: Umbra is the innermost and darkest part of the shadow and an observer experiences a total eclipse. Penumbra is the region in which only a portion of the light source is blocked by the body. Therefore, an observer experiences a partial eclipse. Antumbra is the lighter area of a shadow that appears beyond the umbra. An observer experiences an annular eclipse.