Which Indian mission successfully landed on Mars in 2014, making India the first Asian country to do so?
Detailed Solution:
Correct Answer: Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission)
India’s Mangalyaan, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), was launched by ISRO in 2013 and successfully entered Mars’ orbit in 2014. This made India the first Asian nation to reach Mars and the first country in the world to do so in its maiden attempt.