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Passage 6: The History of Space Exploration

Space exploration began in the mid-20th century with the launch of artificial satellites and manned missions. The Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957 marked the first artificial satellite to orbit Earth. This was followed by NASA's Apollo 11 mission in 1969, which successfully landed the first humans on the Moon. Space exploration has since advanced with missions to Mars, the development of the International Space Station, and ongoing research into the possibility of life on other planets.

MCQs:

1.What was Sputnik 1?

• a) A manned spacecraft
• b) The first artificial satellite
• c) A lunar lander
• d) A Mars rover

2. Which mission landed the first humans on the Moon?

• a) Sputnik 1
• b) Apollo 11
• c) Voyager 1
• d) Hubble Space Telescope

3. What is one of the advancements in space exploration mentioned in the passage?

• a) The launch of the first artificial satellite
• b) The development of the International Space Station
• c) The first human flight to space
• d) The creation of the Hubble Space Telescope

4. What is ongoing research into the possibility of life on other planets aimed at?

• a) Understanding the history of space exploration
• b) Developing new satellites
• c) Investigating potential extraterrestrial life
• d) Enhancing human spaceflight technology

5.When did the Apollo 11 mission successfully land humans on the Moon?

• a) 1957
• b) 1969
• c) 1975
• d) 1981

Reading comprehension

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2. Indian History GK
3. English GK

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