Practice Quiz set 2 - indian geography mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   The Planet Mercury is revolving around the Sun in an elliptical orbit, as shown in the given figure. The Kinetic energy of Mercury is greatest at the point labelled

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Q-2)   The number of zodiacs is

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Explanation:

In both astrology and historical astronomy, the zodiac is a circle of twelve 30° divisions of celestial longitude that are centered upon the ecliptic: the apparent path of the Sun across the celestial sphere over the course of the year.

Historically, these twelve divisions are called signs.


Q-3)   The planet which is called twin sister of the Earth is

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Explanation:

The planet which is called twin sister of earth is Venus. Venus is known as the Earth’s twin because of its similar size, chemical composition and density. However, due to its toxic atmosphere, Venus is not habitable.


Q-4)   Albedo effect would be relatively higher in

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Explanation:

Albedo also varies according to the angle of incidence of the Sun Rays being higher for slanting rays and lower for vertical or nearly vertical rays. From this we can derive that albedo will be relatively higher during early morning and late evening because at both times, Sun rays are slanting.


Q-5)   The planet nearest to the sun is

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Explanation:

The planet nearest to the sun is Mercury. Mercury is the smallest and closest to the Sun of the eight planets in the Solar System, with an orbital period of about 88 Earth days.


Q-6)   Which planet is called “Evening star”?

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Explanation:

Venus is called the Evening star. Because it trails the Sun in the sky and brightens into view immediately after the Sun sets and when the sky is dark enough. When Venus is at its brightest, it appears visible merely minutes after the Sun has set.


Q-7)   Which one of the following is heaviest planet of our Solar System?

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Q-8)   Which one among the following is called terrestrial planet?

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Explanation:

There are four terrestrial planets in our Solar System: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

The terrestrial planets in our Solar System are also known as the inner planets because these planets are the four closest to the Sun.


Q-9)   The surface temperature of sun is nearly

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Explanation:

The surface temperature of Sun is 5778 K or approximately 6000 K.


Q-10)   Which of the following planets is called “Blue planet”?

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Explanation:

Earth is called the ‘Blue Planet’ due to the abundant water on its surface. This is because liquid water covers most of the surface of the planet.

The Earth has the right mass, chemical composition, and location can support liquid water.