Which one of the following is correct regarding Sputnik-1?

D. The first satellite launched into Earth's orbit

A. The first space station launched by the United States

B. The first manned spacecraft to land on the Moon

C. The first space probe to reach Mars

D. The first satellite launched into Earth's orbit

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11.
Shanghai Communique was signed in the year:
Correct Answer: D. 1972
One-liner
The Shanghai Communique was signed in 1972 during U.S. President Richard Nixon's historic visit to China.
12.
Past Paper MCQ
Who was the U.S. president during the U-2 crisis?
Correct Answer: B. Dwight D. Eisenhower
One-liner
The U.S. president during the U-2 crisis (1960) was Dwight D. Eisenhower.
13.
During the tenure of which Russian President, Geneva Accord was signed?
Correct Answer: B. Mikhail Gorbachev
One-liner
The Geneva Accord was signed during the tenure of Russian President Mikhail Gorbachev.
14.
Which one of the following is correct regarding Sputnik-1?
Correct Answer: D. The first satellite launched into Earth's orbit
One-liner
Sputnik-1 was the first satellite launched into Earth's orbit, marking the beginning of the space age.
15.
On 3rd November, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik-2, which weighed approximately ?
Correct Answer: A. 508 kg
One-liner
On 3rd November 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik-2, which weighed approximately 508 kg.
16.
Who was the first person in Space?
Correct Answer: B. Yuri Gagarin
One-liner
The first person in space was Yuri Gagarin, a Soviet cosmonaut who orbited Earth on April 12, 1961.
17.
First space satellite 'Sputnik 1' launched by Soviet Union in the year?
Correct Answer: D. 1957
One-liner
The first space satellite 'Sputnik 1' was launched by the Soviet Union in 1957.
18.
Name the first man to walk in space in 1965.
Correct Answer: C. Alexei Leonov
One-liner
The first man to walk in space in 1965 was Alexei Leonov, a Soviet cosmonaut.
19.
The Vietnam conflict involved which country?
Correct Answer: D. United States
One-liner
The Vietnam conflict involved the United States, which intervened to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia.
20.
Who put the first satellite in space in 1957?
Correct Answer: B. Soviet Union
One-liner
The first satellite in space, Sputnik 1, was launched by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957.

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