universe & solar system section 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following statements relating to Earthquakes is/are correct?

1. The point of origin of Earthquake is called epicenter.
2. The lines joining the places which were affected Earthquake at the same point of time are called homoseismal lines.

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Neither 1 nor 2

c) Only 2

d) Only 1

Question : 2

On the surface of the moon

a) the mass is the same but the weight is lesser

b) the mass is more but the weight is lesser

c) the mass and weight both remain unchanged

d) the mass of an object is more but it weighs lesser

Question : 3

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Lunar eclipse takes place when the Earth comes directly between the Sun and the Moon
2. Solar eclipse happens when the Moon comes directly between the Sun and the Earth
3. Lunar eclipse takes place when the Sun comes directly between the Earth and the Moon
4. Solar eclipse happens when the Earth comes directly between the Sun and the Moon

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 only

c) 3 and 4

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 4

Which planet is called “Evening star”?

a) Venus

b) Saturn

c) Jupiter

d) Mars

Question : 5

A typical black hole is always specified by

a) either a (curvature) singularity or a horizon

b) a charge

c) a horizon

d) a (curvature) singularity

Question : 6

Epicentre is concerned with

a) Cyclone

b) Land sliding

c) Volcano

d) Earthquake