space medium MCQ

Which gas did Mangalyaan's Methane Sensor attempt to detect in the Martian atmosphere?

  1. Oxygen
  2. Carbon Dioxide
  3. Methane
  4. Nitrogen

Answer: Methane

The Methane Sensor for Mars (MSM) aimed to measure atmospheric methane, a potential biosignature or indicator of geological activity, though results were inconclusive.

Topic Space Missions - Mangalyaan
Exam Relevance UPSC Prelims, SSC CHSL