An Indian-American Woman in Space Quiz - CBSE Class 6 English

Free practice quiz: An Indian-American Woman in Space (CBSE Class 6 English). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 6 English practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on An Indian-American Woman in Space, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. Who is the focus of the prose 'An Indian-American Woman in Space'?

   1. Kalpana Chawla
   2. Sunita Williams
   3. Indira Gandhi
   4. Vikram Sarabhai
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   Answer: A. Kalpana Chawla

   The prose tells the story of Kalpana Chawla, who was the first woman of Indian origin in space.

2. What was the name of the spacecraft Kalpana Chawla flew on for her second mission?

   1. Challenger
   2. Discovery
   3. Atlantis
   4. Columbia
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   Answer: D. Columbia

   Kalpana Chawla's second mission was on the Space Shuttle Columbia.

3. What tragedy struck during Kalpana Chawla's second space mission?

   1. The shuttle exploded
   2. She got lost in space
   3. There was a communication failure
   4. She fell ill
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   Answer: A. The shuttle exploded

   Tragically, Kalpana Chawla and her crew died when the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon re-entry to Earth's atmosphere.

4. What is the significance of Kalpana Chawla's journey for young girls?

   1. It shows careers in science are not for everyone
   2. It inspires them to pursue careers in STEM
   3. It emphasizes tradition over modernity
   4. It highlights women's limitations
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   Answer: B. It inspires them to pursue careers in STEM

   Kalpana Chawla's journey inspires young girls to believe in their potential and to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

5. What is the mathematical representation for the distance Kalpana traveled in space if she orbited Earth 22 times, with each orbit being approximately 40,000 kilometers?

   1. 880,000 km
   2. 800,000 km
   3. 720,000 km
   4. 940,000 km
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   Answer: A. 880,000 km

   To find the total distance, multiply the number of orbits by the distance of each orbit: 22 orbits x 40,000 km/orbit = 880,000 km.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. What field did Kalpana Chawla work in?
2. Which space agency did Kalpana Chawla work for?
3. In which year did Kalpana Chawla first go to space?
4. Kalpana Chawla's childhood dream was to become what?
5. What obstacle did Kalpana Chawla face in her journey to becoming an astronaut?
6. Why is Kalpana Chawla a symbol of inspiration?
7. What qualities did Kalpana Chawla exemplify in her achievements?
8. How many space flights did Kalpana Chawla complete?
9. Which award was posthumously given to Kalpana Chawla?
10. What was a major challenge that Kalpana Chawla overcame during her education?
11. In what way did Kalpana Chawla contribute to her community after her accomplishments?
12. How did Kalpana Chawla’s story impact future generations?
13. If Kalpana Chawla had to undergo 5 training sessions for each space dedication with each session lasting 4 hours, how many hours did she spend training if she completed 2 space missions?
14. If Kalpana Chawla's spacecraft traveled at a speed of 28,000 km/h, how long would it take to cover a distance of 224,000 km?
15. Calculate the total number of days Kalpana spent on her two missions if each mission lasted for 16 days.

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