India's Spacecraft Enters Mars' Orbit

India's Mars mission, Mangalyaan, successfully entered Mars' orbit after a 300-day journey covering 420 million miles. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the mission's cost-effectiveness compared to Hollywood's 'Gravity'. This mission marks the first successful Mars orbit entry on the first attempt. The mission aims to study Mars' atmosphere and search for methane, questioning the existence of life beyond Earth. India's technological capabilities are showcased, contrasting with China's failed Mars orbiter attempt in 2011.

How long did it take for India's spacecraft to reach Mars?

• 600 days

• 420 days

• 300 days

• 150 days

What was the cost comparison made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the Mars mission?

• It was cheaper than a Bollywood movie.

• It was more expensive than a Hollywood movie.

• It was the most expensive mission ever.

• It cost less than the Hollywood movie 'Gravity'.

What is one of the primary objectives of India's Mars mission?

• To mine for resources

• To land on Mars

• To study the atmosphere and search for methane gas

• To establish a human colony

What technological capability did India demonstrate with its Mars mission?

• Developing a new space station

• Successfully entering Mars' orbit on the first attempt

• Building the largest rocket

• Launching a satellite to the Moon

Which country failed in its attempt to send a Mars orbiter in 2011?

• United States

• Russia

• Japan

• China