Match the following space missions with their agencies:
1. Psyche – ESA
2. SLIM – NASA
3. JUICE – JAXA
4. Aditya L-1 – ISRO

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

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Match the following space missions with their agencies: 1. Psyche – ESA 2. SLIM – NASA 3. JUICE – JAXA 4. Aditya L-1 – ISRO How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

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The correct answer is One pair only. To determine the correct answer, let's look at the specific space agencies responsible for these missions:Psyche – ESA: Incorrect. The Psyche mission, which aims to explore a unique metal-rich asteroid orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter, is a NASA mission.SLIM – NASA: Incorrect. SLIM (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon), also known as the "Moon Sniper" for its precision landing, is a mission by JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency).JUICE – JAXA: Incorrect. The JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer) mission, which is set to observe Jupiter and its three large ocean-bearing moons, is led by the ESA (European Space Agency).Aditya L-1 – ISRO: Correct. This is India's first dedicated solar mission to study the Sun from the Lagrange point L1, launched by ISRO.

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Two pairs only

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Three pairs only

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All four pairs

Match the following space missions with their agencies:
1. Psyche – ESA
2. SLIM – NASA
3. JUICE – JAXA
4. Aditya L-1 – ISRO

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

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