26 + Interview Questions in KALPANA CHAWLA IN GENERAL AWARENESS Page 1 InterviewSolution

1.	Fill in the blanks in the following text with the appropriate forms of verbs given in the brackets:…….. (kneel) at a place where the water ………….. (flow) quietly, he …………. (cup) a little in his hands and ………. (put) it to his lips.
Answer» Kneeling at a place where the water flowed quietly, he cupped a little in his hands and put it to his lips.

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2.	Describe Kalpana’s first mission in space.
Answer» Kalpana’s first space mission in the space shuttle, Columbia was 15 days, 16 hours and 34 minutes long. During this time she\went around the earth 252 times travelling 10.45 million kilometres. The crew had a Japanese and a Ukranian astronaut. They were seven in all. They performed several experiments there.

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3.	What abilities must an astronaut have, according to the journalist ?
Answer» According to the journalist, an astronaut needs to know a lot about everything. He / She should have a lot of knowledge of biology to astrophysics to aeronautical engineering. He/ She must have encyclopaedic knowledge to be an astronaut.

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4.	What abilities must an astronaut have according to the journalist?
Answer» According to the journalist, in order to become an astronaut one needs to have encyclopedic knowledge about everything from biology to astrophysics to aeronautical engineering.

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5.	Write a short note on the Columbia Space Shuttle.
Answer» Columbia Space Shuttle was designed to carry out expeditions into space. It was designed to last for 100 expeditions. It was the shuttle’s 28th expedition when it met with the disastrous end. It took off on its 28th expedition on 16th January 2003 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. As the shuttle was streaking over Texas towards its landing strip, it broke apart in flames killing all seven crew members on board.

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6.	The space shuttle Columbia was said to be good for how many flights?
Answer» The space shuttle Columbia was considered to be good for 100 flights.

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7.	When the space shuttle Columbia disintegrated it had completed how many flights into space?
Answer» When the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated, it had completed 28 space flights.

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8.	How much did the experiments performed in Columbia cost ?
Answer» The experiments performed in Columbia cost about 56 million dollars.

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9.	The crew on the Columbia performed experiments such as …A. pollinating plants.B. making stronger metals.C. making faster computer chips.D. All of these three
Answer» D. All of these three

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10.	One of the following astronauts was not there in the crew of Columbia Space Shuttle.A. JapaneseB. SpanishC. UkranianD. Both A and C
Answer» Correct option is B. Spanish

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11.	Where was Kalpana Chawla born? Why is she called an Indian – American?
Answer» Kalpana Chawla was born In Karnal,Haryana. She, however, was a naturalized U.S. citizen married to flight instructor Jean-Pierre Harrison. She is called an Indian American as she was born In India but granted full American citizenship.

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12.	Read the following passages and answer the questions given below them:On the Saturday night when the news about the Columbia disaster broke, there was shock and disbelief. The town of Karnal spent a sleepless night as thousands of households stayed glued to their television sets in the hope that Kalpana and the crew had some how survived. A journalist wrote : She was a heroine. It takes enormous ability to become an astronaut. You need to know a lot about everything, from biology to astrophysics to aeronautical engineering. In this age of superspecialisation, you must have encyclopaedic knowledge to be an astronaut. Her achievement is awe-inspiring.For millions of young Indians, the story of Kalpana Chawla, a girl from a small town who touched the skies, had become an inspiration. In a message that she sent from aboard the space shuttle, Columbia, to students of her college in Chandigarh, Kalpana said, “The path from dream to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it, the courage to get onto it. Wishing you a great journey.” There will surely be many who start off on this journey to fulfill their dreams.1. Why did the town of Karnal spend a sleepless night the day the Columbia disaster broke out?2. Why was Kalpana’s achievement ’awe-inspiring’, according to the journalist?3. Why did Kalpana’s story become an inspiration for millions of young Indians?4. What did Kalpana tell the students to do in order to achieve their dreams?
Answer» 1. On the night, when the news of the Columbia disaster broke out, the town of Karnal stayed glued to their television sets in the hope that Kalpana and the crew had somehow survived. Hence, they all spent a sleepless night. 2. According to the journalist, in today’s age of super-specialization Kalpana had detailed knowledge about everything from biology to astrophysics to aeronautical engineering. The journalist .found this achievement of hers to be ‘awe-inspiring’. 3. Kalpana’s story became an inspiration for millions of young Indians as it was the story of a small town girl who had touched the skies. 4. Kalpana told the students that in order to achieve their dreams they must have the vision to find it and the courage to get on with it.

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Read the following passages and answer the questions given below them:On the Saturday night when the news about the Columbia disaster broke, there was shock and disbelief. The town of Karnal spent a sleepless night as thousands of households stayed glued to their television sets in the hope that Kalpana and the crew had some how survived. A journalist wrote : She was a heroine. It takes enormous ability to become an astronaut. You need to know a lot about everything, from biology to astrophysics to aeronautical engineering. In this age of superspecialisation, you must have encyclopaedic knowledge to be an astronaut. Her achievement is awe-inspiring.For millions of young Indians, the story of Kalpana Chawla, a girl from a small town who touched the skies, had become an inspiration. In a message that she sent from aboard the space shuttle, Columbia, to students of her college in Chandigarh, Kalpana said, “The path from dream to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it, the courage to get onto it. Wishing you a great journey.” There will surely be many who start off on this journey to fulfill their dreams.1. Why did the town of Karnal spend a sleepless night the day the Columbia disaster broke out?2. Why was Kalpana’s achievement ’awe-inspiring’, according to the journalist?3. Why did Kalpana’s story become an inspiration for millions of young Indians?4. What did Kalpana tell the students to do in order to achieve their dreams?

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1. On the night, when the news of the Columbia disaster broke out, the town of Karnal stayed glued to their television sets in the hope that Kalpana and the crew had somehow survived. Hence, they all spent a sleepless night.

2. According to the journalist, in today’s age of super-specialization Kalpana had detailed knowledge about everything from biology to astrophysics to aeronautical engineering. The journalist .found this achievement of hers to be ‘awe-inspiring’.

3. Kalpana’s story became an inspiration for millions of young Indians as it was the story of a small town girl who had touched the skies.

4. Kalpana told the students that in order to achieve their dreams they must have the vision to find it and the courage to get on with it.

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13.	Kalpana Chawla was born in Karnal ……….A. PunjabB. HaryanaC. JharkhandD. Bihar
Answer» Correct option is B. Haryana

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14.	Why was there shock and disbelief in people when the news of the Columbia tragedy broke?
Answer» There was shock and disbelief in people when the news of the Columbia tragedy broke as it was difficult to believe that Kalpana Chawla and the other crew members were no more.

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15.	This article of Kalpana is adapted from………….A. Span (January/February 1998)B. her biography.C. her autobiography.D. an unknown source.
Answer» A. Span (January/February 1998)

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16.	Complete the incomplete sentences:1. Kalpana was born in…………2. Columbia broke apart in flames ……………. on…………3. When Columbia was flying at the height of ……….. at the speed of ………… it crashed.4. Columbia blasted off from………….5. Columbia stayed in orbit for ………….6. There were members in the …….. crew of Columbia.7. The crew in the Columbia conducted ………. experiments in the space.8. The full form of IST is …
Answer» 1. Kalpana was born in Karnal, Haryana 2. Columbia broke apart in flames over Texas on Saturday, February 1, 2003. 3. When Columbia was flying at a height of 200,000 feet at the speed of 20,000 km. per hour, it crashed. 4. Columbia blasted off from the launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida 5. Columbia stayed in orbit for 15 days, 16 hours and 34 minutes. 6. There were seven members in the crew of Columbia. 7. The crew in the Columbia conducted two experiments in the space. 8. The full form of IST is Indian Standard Time.

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Complete the incomplete sentences:1. Kalpana was born in…………2. Columbia broke apart in flames ……………. on…………3. When Columbia was flying at the height of ……….. at the speed of ………… it crashed.4. Columbia blasted off from………….5. Columbia stayed in orbit for ………….6. There were members in the …….. crew of Columbia.7. The crew in the Columbia conducted ………. experiments in the space.8. The full form of IST is …

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1. Kalpana was born in Karnal, Haryana

2. Columbia broke apart in flames over Texas on Saturday, February 1, 2003.

3. When Columbia was flying at a height of 200,000 feet at the speed of 20,000 km. per hour, it crashed.

4. Columbia blasted off from the launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida

5. Columbia stayed in orbit for 15 days, 16 hours and 34 minutes.

6. There were seven members in the crew of Columbia.

7. The crew in the Columbia conducted two experiments in the space.

8. The full form of IST is Indian Standard Time.

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17.	Give the opposites:(1) Interesting(2) later(3) survived(4 ) successful(5) allowed(6 ) qualified(7) different(8 ) fortunately
Answer» (1) unInteresting, dull (2 ) earlier (3) died, destroyed (4) falled (5) disallowed, prohibited (6) disqualified (7) same, similar (8) unfortunately

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18.	What is the meaning of ‘unprecedented tragedy’ ?
Answer» An unprecedented tragedy means an unparalleled or exceptional calamity.

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19.	What does Kalpana Chawla say about pursuing a dream? Do you agree with her that success is possible?
Answer» According to Kalpana Chawla the path from dreams to success does exist. One only needs to have the vision to find it and the courage to get onto it. Yes, I agree with her as she has been a proven example of her precept-yes, if one dreams and works towards it, one can be successful.

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20.	Kalpana Chawla had never dreamed that………..A. she would graduate from Tagore school.B. she would make her career as an engineer.C. she would go to NASA.D. she would cross the frontiers of space.
Answer» D. she would cross the frontiers of space.

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21.	Kalpana got her Ph.D. (doctorate) in………..A. aeronautical engineering.B. aerospace engineering.C. spacecraft engineering.D. mechanical engineering.
Answer» B. aerospace engineering.

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22.	Fill in the blanks with the correct options from the bracket:1. The planet ……… is the brightest object in the sky after the sun and the moon. (Earth, Venus, Jupiter)2. The planet ………. is the closest to the sun. (Earth, Mars, Mercury)3. The planet ………. is the farthest from the sun. (Mars, Earth, Neptune)4. The ………. is the earth’s only permanent satellite. (Moon, Sun, Pole star)5. ……….. is the only planet in the solar system known to harbour life. (Earth, Mars, Venus)
Answer» 1. Venus 2. Mercury 3. Neptune 4. Moon 5. Earth

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23.	Who did Kalpana marry?
Answer» Kalpana married flight instructor Jean- Pierre Harrison.

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24.	Why is Kalpana called an Indian-American ?
Answer» Kalpana graduated from India and went to America for her master’s degree. She had dual citizenship, so she is called an Indian-American.

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25.	Where was Kalpana Chawla bora ?
Answer» Kalpana Chawla was born in Karnal, town in Haryana state of India.

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26.	Which school did Kalpana graduate from?
Answer» Kalpana graduated from the Tagore School.

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Fill in the blanks in the following text with the appropriate forms of verbs given in the brackets:…….. (kneel) at a place where the water ………….. (flow) quietly, he …………. (cup) a little in his hands and ………. (put) it to his lips.

Describe Kalpana’s first mission in space.

What abilities must an astronaut have, according to the journalist ?

What abilities must an astronaut have according to the journalist?

Write a short note on the Columbia Space Shuttle.

The space shuttle Columbia was said to be good for how many flights?

When the space shuttle Columbia disintegrated it had completed how many flights into space?

How much did the experiments performed in Columbia cost ?

The crew on the Columbia performed experiments such as …A. pollinating plants.B. making stronger metals.C. making faster computer chips.D. All of these three

One of the following astronauts was not there in the crew of Columbia Space Shuttle.A. JapaneseB. SpanishC. UkranianD. Both A and C

Where was Kalpana Chawla born? Why is she called an Indian – American?

Kalpana Chawla was born in Karnal ……….A. PunjabB. HaryanaC. JharkhandD. Bihar

Why was there shock and disbelief in people when the news of the Columbia tragedy broke?

This article of Kalpana is adapted from………….A. Span (January/February 1998)B. her biography.C. her autobiography.D. an unknown source.

Give the opposites:(1) Interesting(2) later(3) survived(4 ) successful(5) allowed(6 ) qualified(7) different(8 ) fortunately

What is the meaning of ‘unprecedented tragedy’ ?

What does Kalpana Chawla say about pursuing a dream? Do you agree with her that success is possible?

Kalpana Chawla had never dreamed that………..A. she would graduate from Tagore school.B. she would make her career as an engineer.C. she would go to NASA.D. she would cross the frontiers of space.

Kalpana got her Ph.D. (doctorate) in………..A. aeronautical engineering.B. aerospace engineering.C. spacecraft engineering.D. mechanical engineering.

Who did Kalpana marry?

Why is Kalpana called an Indian-American ?

Where was Kalpana Chawla bora ?

Which school did Kalpana graduate from?