Mars Missions — MCQ Practice
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Which of the following statements about India's Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) is/are correct? 1. It was the first Asian nation to reach Mars. 2. It was the first Mars mission to succeed on its maiden attempt. 3. It carried a payload to detect methane in the Martian atmosphere. 4. Its primary objective was to demonstrate Entry, Descent, and Landing (EDL) technology.
Consider the following pairs of Mars missions and their key achievements: 1. **Perseverance Rover:** First powered flight on another planet. 2. **InSight Lander:** First seismic measurements on Mars. 3. **Hope Probe:** First successful Mars sample return. 4. **Tianwen-1:** First Chinese mission to successfully orbit, land, and rove on Mars. Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
What is the primary function of a Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator (RTG) in Mars missions like Curiosity and Perseverance?
Which of the following is NOT a major challenge faced by Mars missions?
Regarding the geopolitical and diplomatic aspects of Mars missions, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Successful Mars missions enhance a nation's 'soft power' and global scientific standing. 2. The Outer Space Treaty of 1967 prohibits any form of international cooperation in space exploration. 3. India's cost-effective approach with Mangalyaan has inspired a new model for space exploration for emerging economies.