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    Which historic achievement is celebrated by the Government of India with the declaration of August 23rd as "National Space Day"?

    A India becoming the first country to land on the Moon’s north pole Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The successful launch of the Mars Orbiter Mission Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The safe landing of the Vikram Lander and deployment of the Pragyaan rover on the Moon’s south pole Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D India’s first manned space mission Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The launch of the Gaganyaan mission Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The declaration of August 23rd as "National Space Day" celebrates India's Chandrayaan-3 Mission, specifically the successful landing of the Vikram Lander and the deployment of the Pragyaan rover on the Moon’s south pole. This achievement marks India as the fourth country to land on the Moon and the first to do so near its south pole.

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