Practice Quiz set 9 - indian geography mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   The number of planet in solar system is

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(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-2)   Which one of the following Stars is nearest to the Earth?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-3)   The coldest planet in the Solar System is

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-4)   Which one of the following is called terrestrial planet?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

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


Q-5)   The planet which is called twin sister of Earth is

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(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-6)   To a space traveller on moon, the sky in day appears

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Q-7)   Which of the following is the nearest star of Earth?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-8)   Are the orbits of the planets on the same plane?
  1. Yes, more or less
  2. No, they’re all over the place.
  3. Only first four planets are on the same plane.
Choose the correct code from the above statements:

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Yes, the planets orbit in or close to a plane around the sun called the ecliptic.

The ecliptic is inclined 7 degrees from the planet of the Sun’s equator.


Q-9)   On which of the following planets water cycle is available?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The water cycle, also known as the hydrological cycle or H2O cycle, describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. Although the balance of water on Earth remains fairly constant over time, individual water molecules can come and go, in and out of the atmosphere.

The water moves from one reservoir to another, such as from river to ocean, or from the ocean to the atmosphere, by the physical processes of evaporation, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, runoff, and subsurface flow. In so doing, the water goes through different phases: liquid, solid (ice), and gas (vapor).


Q-10)   The mouth of a volcano is known as

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(b)

(c)

(d)