National Space Day Quiz

National Space Day is celebrated on 23rd August to honour the wonderful achievements in space exploration. It also includes celebrating the successful mission of Chandrayaan 3 which has been a proud moment for the country. Which year was National Space Day first celebrated?

• 2001

• 1995

• 2005

• 2010

Answer explanation

National Space Day was first celebrated in 2001. It is annually observed on the first Friday of May to promote the benefits of space exploration. 

National Space Day often highlights achievements in which field?

• Oceanography

• Robotics

• Space Exploration

• Meteorology

Answer explanation

This day is celebrated to mark the amazing accomplishments in the field of science and technology recognising the important events. 

Which event is celebrated along with National Space Day?

• World Environment Day

• International Women's Day

• International Day of Human Space Flight

• Global Handwashing Day

What was the significance of the Chandrayaan 3 mission?

• Discovering new species of marine life

• Exploring the surface of Mars

• Achieving a successful mission in space exploration

• Developing renewable energy sources

Which ISRO mission discovered water ice on the moon?

• Mangalyaan

• Gaganyaan

• Aditya-L1

• Chandrayaan-1

Answer explanation

India's historic Chandrayaan-1 mission wasn't a solo journey. While it marked India's audacious debut in deep space exploration, it also involved a crucial collaboration with NASA, paving the way for a groundbreaking discovery. 

What is the primary purpose of the Hubble Space Telescope?

• To monitor weather patterns on Earth

• To capture images of distant galaxies

• To study the Sun’s surface

• To communicate with astronauts

Answer explanation

Hubble which was launched in 1990 is a powerful space-based observatory which has been designed to capture celestial objects like distant stars, galaxies and star clusters. 

Which celestial body was discovered by Galileo Galilei in 1610?

• Neptune

• Saturn’s rings

• Jupiter’s moons

• The Andromeda Galaxy

Answer explanation

Galileo Galilei observed four of Jupiter’s largest moons with the help of his telescope. This was an important discovery as it provided evidence that not all celestial bodies orbit the Earth.

Which organisation is known for the Mars Rover mission “Curiosity”?

• ESA

• NASA

• JAXA

• Roscosmos

Answer explanation

NASA that is National Aeronautics and Space Administration is known for the Mars Rover mission “Curiosity” as it helped explore the planet’s surface and assess its habitability.

What is the main component of the Sun’s core?

• Iron

• Helium

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

Answer explanation

The Sun’s core primarily consists of hydrogen that undergoes nuclear fission and process releases energy that produces the light and heat we receive on Earth. 

Which Indian satellite was India's first?

• Aryabhata

• Cartosat-1

• INSAT-1A

• GSAT-10

Answer explanation

Aryabhata was India's first satellite. The satellite was launched on April 19, 1975, by the Soviet Union. It marked the beginning of India's space program.