The Universe - The Solar System - MCQs with answers - Part I

The Universe - The Solar System - MCQs with answers - Part I

1. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.

I. The most popular argument regarding the origin of the universe is the Big Bang Theory.

II. It is also called expanding universe hypothesis because universe is expanding by accelerating speed.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

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2. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.

I. The Solar System comprises the Sun and its eight planets.

II. All the planets revolve round the Sun in elliptical orbits.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

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3. Which of the following are not called "terrestrial planets"?

a. Mercury
b. Venus
c. Mars
d. Jupiter

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4. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.

I. The earth has a layered structure.

II. From the outermost end of the atmosphere to the centre of the earth, the material that exists is not uniform.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

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5. Our earth is geoid in shape. Which of the following evidences prove the earth’s sphericity?

I. Circum-navigation of the earth
II. The circular horizon
III. Sunrise and sunset
IV. Planetary bodies are spherical

a. I only
b. II and III only
c. I and IV only
d. All

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6. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.

I. Latitude is the angular distance of a point on the earth's surface.

II. It is parallel to a line, the equator, which lies midway between the poles.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

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7. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.

I. Stars are celestial bodies that continuously emit light and heat.

II. Sun is also a star.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

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8. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.

I. Planets are celestial bodies that revolve around the sun.
II. They emit light like the sun or the stars.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

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9.Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.

I. A satellite is a celestial body that revolves around another celestial body.

II. The moon is the only natural satellite of the earth.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

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10. Which of the following planets is nearest to the sun?

a. Mercury
b. Venus
c. Mars
d. Earth

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