2014 · Current AffairsPrevious Year Question
Q48.
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? Spacecraft — Purpose. 1. Cassini-Huygens : Orbiting the Venus and transmitting data to the Earth. 2. Messenger : Mapping and investigating. 3. Voyager 1 and 2 : Exploring the outer solar system. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer

B

Explanation

Cassini-Huygens was sent to orbit Saturn (not Venus). Messenger is correctly mapped to Mercury mapping and investigation. Voyager 1 and 2 are correctly mapped to exploring the outer solar system.