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Space Exploration and Astronomy

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Review significant milestones in space exploration, including artificial satellites, reusable space shuttles, and historic lunar landings. This topic also covers astronomical phenomena and telescopic observations. Such scientific general knowledge is commonly tested in SSC, railways, and banking examinations.

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Space Exploration and Astronomy Questions

Multiple choice

Whose record helped the USA win the race with the Soviet Union?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

The space age began in 1957 when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the world's first man-made satellite. Also in 1957, Sputnik 2 was launched carrying a dog named Laika. Laika was the first animal to orbit the Earth. In 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to pilot a spacecraft when he was launched aboard Vostok 1 by the Soviet Union. Later that year, Alan Shepard became the first American to pilot a spacecraft. He was followed by John Glenn, who orbited the Earth three times in 1962.
In 1963, the United States and the Soviet Union started a race to see who could put a man on the moon first. In 1969, the United States won when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed the Lunar Module Eagle on the moon's surface.

The United States and the Soviet Union have also put space stations into orbit around the Earth. These space structures serve as both a home and a laboratory for space travellers. The United States created and launched the first reusable manned spacecraft, the Space Shuttle, in 1981. Since then, five different Shuttles have made over one hundred flights into space.

  1. Yuri Gagarin

  2. Alan Shephard

  3. John Glenn

  4. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

“In 1969, the United States won when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed the Lunar Module Eagle on the moon's surface.”

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is true?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

The space age began in 1957 when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the world's first man-made satellite. Also in 1957, Sputnik 2 was launched carrying a dog named Laika. Laika was the first animal to orbit the Earth. In 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to pilot a spacecraft when he was launched aboard Vostok 1 by the Soviet Union. Later that year, Alan Shepard became the first American to pilot a spacecraft. He was followed by John Glenn, who orbited the Earth three times in 1962.
In 1963, the United States and the Soviet Union started a race to see who could put a man on the moon first. In 1969, the United States won when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed the Lunar Module Eagle on the moon's surface.

The United States and the Soviet Union have also put space stations into orbit around the Earth. These space structures serve as both a home and a laboratory for space travellers. The United States created and launched the first reusable manned spacecraft, the Space Shuttle, in 1981. Since then, five different Shuttles have made over one hundred flights into space.

  1. Yuri Gagarin was a pioneer in piloting spacecraft.

  2. Alan Shepard was the first man to orbit the Earth.

  3. John Glenn was a pioneer in orbiting the Earth more than once.

  4. Neil Armstrong was the first man to land on the moon.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

“Yuri Gagarin became the first human to pilot a spacecraft“. All the other options have certain contradictions. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first to step on the moon. But, the passage does not say who out of the two was the first.

Multiple choice

What proved to be the platform for making numerous visits to space?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

The space age began in 1957 when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the world's first man-made satellite. Also in 1957, Sputnik 2 was launched carrying a dog named Laika. Laika was the first animal to orbit the Earth. In 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to pilot a spacecraft when he was launched aboard Vostok 1 by the Soviet Union. Later that year, Alan Shepard became the first American to pilot a spacecraft. He was followed by John Glenn, who orbited the Earth three times in 1962.
In 1963, the United States and the Soviet Union started a race to see who could put a man on the moon first. In 1969, the United States won when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed the Lunar Module Eagle on the moon's surface.

The United States and the Soviet Union have also put space stations into orbit around the Earth. These space structures serve as both a home and a laboratory for space travellers. The United States created and launched the first reusable manned spacecraft, the Space Shuttle, in 1981. Since then, five different Shuttles have made over one hundred flights into space.

  1. The launch of Vostok 1 in 1961

  2. The launch of Sputnik-1 in 1957

  3. The launch of reusable manned spacecraft in 1981

  4. The launch of Lunar Module Eagle in 1969
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The last two lines of the passage explain it.

Multiple choice

Which resulted from Kennedy’s efforts to make the United States the leader in space exploration

  1. The United States launched the first rocket into space.

  2. The first man to travel in space was an American.

  3. The United States launched the first successful satellite.

  4. The first man to walk on the moon was an American.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Apollo 11 mission in 1969, which landed Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon, was the culmination of the space race efforts initiated under Kennedy's administration.

Multiple choice

What event meant that the US had "Won" the space race?

  1. Landing on the Moon in 1969

  2. Creation of Nasa

  3. The launch of Sputnik I

  4. John Glen's voyage
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969 is widely considered the definitive achievement that secured the U.S. victory in the Space Race against the Soviet Union.

Multiple choice physics satellite launch vehicles rocket propellants universe and space science xx radio telescope and space telescopes launching vehicles

The scientific instrument which is usually placed in the front region of the rocket is called :

  1. PAYBOOK

  2. PLAYOAD

  3. PAYLOAD

  4. PLAYWOOD
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The scientific instrument placed in the front region of the rocket is called PAYLOAD. For a rocket payload can be a satellite, space probe or a space craft carrying humans. The fraction of payload to the total liftoff weight of the rocket iscalled as palyload friction.

Multiple choice

What survives impacting Earth's surface?

  1. a meteor

  2. an asteroid

  3. a meteorite

  4. aliens
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A meteoroid is a small rocky body in space; when it enters the atmosphere, it becomes a meteor. If it survives the passage and hits the ground, it is called a meteorite.

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The full form of NASA is ?

  1. National Aerospace and Space Administration

  2. National Aeronautics and Satellite Administration

  3. National Aeronautics and Space Administration

  4. National Aeronautics and Space Academy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is an independent agency of the US federal govt. responsible for the civilian space program and aeronautics and aerospace research.

Multiple choice

The first person to travel into space was ...

  1. Neil Armstrong

  2. Yuri Gagarin

  3. Alexey Leonov

  4. John Glenn
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Yuri Gagarin, a Soviet cosmonaut, became the first human to journey into outer space on April 12, 1961. His spacecraft, Vostok 1, completed one orbit of Earth.