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UPSC 2007: Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(a)Cosmic Background : Satellite Programme Explorer (COBE)
(b)Falcon : Under-sea cable system
(c)Discovery : Space shuttle
(d)Atlantis : Space station
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) Atlantis : Space station
Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) is a satellite, ‘Falcon’ is an under-sea cable system, and ‘Discovery’ is a Space Shuttle—these three pairs are correct. ‘Atlantis’ is also a Space Shuttle orbiter, not a space station, making pair (d) the incorrect match. ([jagranjosh.com](https://www.jagranjosh.com/articles/ias-prelims-general-studies-solved-question-paper-2007-1307667428-1?utm_source=openai))
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The correct answer is option (d): Atlantis : Space station. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2007, GS Paper 1, as Question 129. It falls under Science & Technology > Space Technology & Astronomy.
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