Practice Quiz set 8 - indian geography mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams
Q-1) Which of the following is called the twin of the earth ?
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Venus is the second planet from the sun and a close neighbor to the earth. It was named after the Roman Goddess of Beauty. Venus is usually one the brightest objects in the sky, which might be the reason it got its name. It is quite similar to the planet earth mainly in its size and a few other characteristics which is why it is often considered the Earth’s twin.
However, surface conditions are not nearly the same making it a quite inhospitable environment.
Q-2) The planet nearest to the sun is
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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-3) Which planet is known as the ‘Evening Star’?
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Q-4) Approximately, how much distance per minute does Earth cover while revolving?
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Q-5) The planet emitting green light is
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The atmosphere of Uranus is composed of 83% hydrogen, 15% helium, 2% methane and small amounts of acetylene and other hydrocarbons. Methane in the upper atmosphere absorbs red light, giving Uranus its blue-green colour.
Q-6) Which is a celestial phenomenon occuring due to stars?
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Q-7) Which of the following are true with respect to fold mountains? - Their tops are often buried beneath snow and ice.
- They form rugged peaks.
- They are caused by contraction of the earth’s crust.
- They contain a core composed of metamorphic and igneous rocks.
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Q-8) Who amongst the following was the first to state that the Earth was spherical?
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Q-9) Titan is the largest Moon of the Planet
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Q-10) The mean radius of the Earth is
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The mean radius of Earth is 6371 km or approximately a 6400 km