Previous year MCQs

Current Affairs UPPSC 2000 GS-I
Question

On which planet was the space craft 'Magellan' sent?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Venus

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Venus”.
The spacecraft 'Magellan' was sent to: (4) Venus

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