National Space Day Quiz Questions and Answers For School Students

National Space Day Quiz Questions: National Space Day is celebrated on 23rd August to honour the wonderful achievements in space exploration. It also includes celebrating the successful mission of Chandrayaan 3 which has been a proud moment for the country. To celebrate this amazing day, Jagran Josh has curated a special list of quizzes along with questions and answers that can help the students know about National Space Day. This quiz is an engaging and informative one for the students to explore the world of science and technology. 

NCERT Organising Quiz Competition at Diksha

NCERT also announced a quiz competition with a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) that stated "Let's celebrate the 'National Space Day' on 23rd August 2024, with the theme "Touching Lives While Touching the Moon: India's Space Saga" to instil pride in our collective achievement." Below is the NCERT's post:

Participate in the Quiz on DIKSHA! Scan the QR code or click on the link to participate-

English: https://diksha.gov.in/explore-course/course/do_31412549417849651215378… 

Hindi: https://diksha.gov.in/explore-course/course/do_31412551529434316815899…

Below is the NCERT's post:

Let's celebrate the 'National Space Day' on 23rd August 2024, with the theme "Touching Lives While Touching the Moon: India's Space Saga" to instill pride in our collective achievement.

Participate in the Quiz on DIKSHA!
Scan the QR code or click on the link to participate-… pic.twitter.com/G9WYPkldMO

— NCERT (@ncert) August 22, 2024

 National Space Day Quiz with Answers

1. What year was National Space Day first celebrated?

A) 1995

B) 2001

C) 2005

D) 2010

Answer: B) 2001

Explanation: National Space Day was first celebrated in 2001. It is annually observed on the first Friday of May to promote the benefits of space exploration. 

2. National Space Day often highlights achievements in which field?

A) Oceanography

B) Robotics

C) Space Exploration

D) Meteorology

Answer: C) Space Exploration

Explanation: This day is celebrated to mark the amazing accomplishments in the field of science and technology recognising the important events. 

3. Which ISRO mission discovered water ice on the moon?

A) Chandrayaan-1

B) Mangalyaan

C) Gaganyaan

D) Aditya-L1

Answer: A) Chandrayaan-1

Explanation: India's historic Chandrayaan-1 mission wasn't a solo journey. While it marked India's audacious debut in deep space exploration, it also involved a crucial collaboration with NASA, paving the way for a groundbreaking discovery. 

4. What is the primary purpose of the Hubble Space Telescope?

A) To monitor weather patterns on Earth

B) To capture images of distant galaxies

C) To study the Sun’s surface

D) To communicate with astronauts

Answer: B) To capture images of distant galaxies

Explanation: Hubble which was launched in 1990 is a powerful space-based observatory which has been designed to capture celestial objects like distant stars, galaxies and star clusters. 

5. Which celestial body was discovered by Galileo Galilei in 1610?

A) Neptune

B) Saturn’s rings

C) Jupiter’s moons

D) The Andromeda Galaxy

Answer: C) Jupiter’s moons

Explanation: Galileo Galilei observed four of Jupiter’s largest moons with the help of his telescope. This was an important discovery as it provided evidence that not all celestial bodies orbit the Earth.

6. Which organisation is known for the Mars Rover mission “Curiosity”?

A) ESA

B) NASA

C) JAXA

D) Roscosmos

Answer: B) NASA

Explanation: NASA that is National Aeronautics and Space Administration is known for the Mars Rover mission “Curiosity” as it helped explore the planet’s surface and assess its habitability.

7. What is a common educational tool used on National Space Day?

A) Space documentaries

B) Cooking recipes

C) Historical novels

D) Gardening tips

Answer: A) Space documentaries

Explanation: Space documentaries can often be used to educate people about space exploration and many accomplishments that have been made with the help of space journeys. 

8. What is the main component of the Sun’s core?

A) Iron

B) Helium

C) Hydrogen

D) Oxygen

Answer: C) Hydrogen

Explanation: The Sun’s core primarily consists of hydrogen that undergoes nuclear fission and process releases energy that produces the light and heat we receive on Earth. 

9. What event is commemorated by the annual “National Space Day”?

A) The discovery of the first exoplanet

B) Achievements and advancements in space exploration

C) The launch of the first space station

D) The first human-made satellite launch

Answer: B) Achievements and advancements in space exploration

Explanation: The National Space Day commemorates achievements and advancements in space exploration. It is a day to celebrate and recognise the progress made in the field of science. 

10. Which Indian satellite was India's first?

A) Cartosat-1

B)Aryabhata

C)INSAT-1A

D)GSAT-10

Answer: B) Aryabhata

Explanation: Aryabhata was India's first satellite. The satellite was launched on April 19, 1975, by the Soviet Union. It marked the beginning of India's space program.

11. What is the name of the Indian satellite that monitors space weather?

A)Kalpana-1

B)RISAT

C)Astrosat

D)GSAT-19

Answer: C) Astrosat

Explanation: Astrosat is India's first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory. It is used to study various celestial bodies and also monitor the space weather.

12. Which Indian space mission aimed at studying the Moon?

A)RISAT-1

B)Astrosatwrong

C)Chandrayaan-1 

D)Mars Orbiter Mission

Answer: C) Chandrayaan-1 

Explanation: Chandrayaan-1 was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation in 2008. This mission was a significant attempt by the ISRO to explore the moon and make its contribution towards important discoveries. 

13. Which Indian space mission was India's first to reach Mars?

A)Chandrayaan-1wrong

B)Gaganyaan

C)Astrosat

D)Mangalyaan

Answer: D) Mangalyaan

Explanation: Mangalyaan officially known as Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) was launched by ISRO on November 5, 2013. It successfully entered the Mar’s orbit. 

14) What is the full form of PSLV?

A)Planetary Satellite Launch Vehicle

B)Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle

C)Payload Satellite Launch Vehicle

D)Probing Satellite Launch Vehicle

Answer: B) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle

Explanation: PSLV is is launch vehicle by ISRO. Its primary function is to launch satellites into space. 

15)Who was the first Indian-origin woman in space?*

A) Kalpana Chawla

B) Sunita Williams

C) Rakesh Sharma

D) Valentina Tereshkova

Answer: A) Kalpana Chawla

Explanation: Well, Kalpana Chawla was the first Indian-origin woman who made history by flying on the Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997.

16)What is the primary function of a space telescope?*

A) To communicate with astronauts

B) To observe celestial objects

C) To travel to other planets

D) To launch satellites

Answer: B) To observe celestial objects

Explanation: A space telescope is designed to capture images and gather all the data of the universe. The telescopes help to provide some important observations. 

17) Which planet in our solar system has the most moons?*

A) Earth

B) Mars

C) Jupiter

D) Neptune

Answer: C) Jupiter

Explanation: The planet that has most of the moons is Jupiter. It has a total of 95 moons more than any other planet. 

18) Which Indian scientist is considered the father of the Indian space program?

A) Homi J. Bhabha

B) A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

C) Vikram Sarabhai

D) Satish Dhawan

Answer: C) Vikram Sarabhai

Explanation: Vikram Sarabhai is considered the father of the Indian space program. He played a crucial role in setting up the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

19) Which planet has the Great Red Spot, a giant storm?

A) Saturn

B) Jupiter

C) Uranus

D) Neptune

Answer: B) Jupiter

Explanation: The Great Red Spot is a massive storm on Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system. The spot is so large that it can easily swallow Earth as a whole. 

20) How many successful orbital launches has ISRO conducted to date?

A) 50

B) 109

C) 150

D) 79 

Answer: D) 79

Explanation: As of the current year 2024, ISRO has completed a total of 79 successful launches. 

21) What name is given to the Chandrayaan 3 landing spot?

A) Shiv-Shakti Point

B)Shiv-Parvati Point

C)Shiv-Shambhu Point

D) Shiv-Bhakti Point

Answer: A) Shiv-Shakti Point

Explanation: PM Narendra Modi announced that the name given to the Chandrayaan 3 landing spot is Shiv-Shakti. 

22) National Space Day is a great opportunity to learn about which space probe?

A) Voyager 1

B) Hubble Space Telescope

C) Cassini

D) Curiosity Rover

Answer: A) Voyager 1

Explanation: Voyager 1 is one of humanity's most significant space probes. It is the farthest human-made object from Earth that provides data about the vast solar system. 

23) What is the name of the NASA spacecraft that landed on the asteroid Bennu?

A) OSIRIS-REx

B) Curiosity

C) Perseverance

D) Juno

Answer: A) OSIRIS-REx

Explanation: OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security, Regolith Explorer) was launched in 2016 and landed successfully on Asteroid Bennu in 2020. 

24) What is the primary goal of the Perseverance rover on Mars?

A) To search for water

B) To explore the atmosphere

C) To study geology and search for signs of past life

D) To monitor weather conditions

Answer: C) To study geology and search for signs of past life.

Explanation: The rover is equipped with instruments that are specially designed to explore the Martian surface and look for evidence of any ancient life. 

25) Which spacecraft was the first to fly by Pluto in 2015?

A) Voyager 2

B) New Horizons

C) Cassini

D) Pioneer 10

Answer: B) New Horizons 

Explanation: New Horizon was the first spacecraft to fly by Pluto in 2015. This spacecraft provided the first close-up images and important information about Pluto and its surface. 

These were some of the quiz questions for National Space Day. Students can easily look into it and gain valuable insights by learning more about space. 

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