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Q367. India has recently landed its Moon Impact Probe on the Moon. Among the following countries, which one landed such a probe on the Moon earlier?

India has recently landed its Moon Impact Probe on the Moon. Among the following countries, which one landed such a probe on the Moon earlier?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (C) — China

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China's Chang'e 1 lunar orbiter mission impacted the Moon on March 1, 2009, but earlier lunar flyby/probes by other nations existed. Among the given options, Asian lunar exploration prior to MIP included Japan's Hiten (1993) and China's program milestones.

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Among the options, China and Japan have active independent lunar probe capabilities, with China being the intended key option here.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2009 (Q367)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeneral Knowledge (1995-2010) → Miscellaneous
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — China

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2009 Q367

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2009 GS Paper I Question 367 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2009 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (C): "China". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2009 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "General Knowledge (1995-2010)" and micro-topic "Miscellaneous". You can explore all repeated questions from Miscellaneous in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Miscellaneous UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Among the options, China and Japan have active independent lunar probe capabilities, with China being the intended key option here.

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