Group-2_Part-1: Wonders of the Planets: A mission Saga

How many missions have humans sent to explore Mercury?

• One mission

• Four missions

• Two missions

• Three missions

What is the name of the first spacecraft to orbit Mercury?

• Venera 4

• MESSENGER

• Mariner 10

• BepiColombo

Which spacecraft was the first to successfully transmit information from the atmosphere of Venus?

• Magellan

• Venera 7

• Venera 4

• Mariner 2

What is the surface temperature of Venus as recorded by Mariner 2?

• 900 degrees Fahrenheit

• 200 degrees Fahrenheit

• 300 degrees Fahrenheit

• 1000 degrees Fahrenheit

Which mission is designed to study Mercury in detail and is a joint mission by ESA and JAXA?

• BepiColombo

• MESSENGER

• Mariner 10

• Mars Odyssey

What is the main purpose of the Mars Sample Return Mission?

• To study Mars' atmosphere

• To collect and return Martian soil

• To send a rover to Mars

• To map Mars' surface

Which spacecraft was the first to successfully land on the surface of Venus?

• Mariner 5

• Venera 8

• Venera 7

• Pioneer Venus

What is the name of the first successful flyby mission to Mars?

• Mars Pathfinder

• Mariner 4

• Viking 1

• Curiosity Rover

How many missions have been sent to explore Mars?

• 25 missions

• 51 missions

• 75 missions

• 100 missions

Which mission was launched by India to explore Mars?

• Mars Express

• Mars Odyssey

• Curiosity Rover

• Mangalyaan