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Question

A country has become the first country in Asia by sending its SELENI (Selenological and Engineering Explorer) probe in the orbit of Moon. The country to win this laurel is:

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Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Japan

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Japan”.
The country that became the first in Asia to send its SELENI (Selenological and Engineering Explorer) probe into the orbit of the Moon is: (1) Japan

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