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

Question : 1

The diameter of Earth is

a) 12,800 km

b) None of the above

c) 1,00,000 km

d) 8,000 km

Question : 2

With which planet comet Shoemaker Levy Collided

a) Jupiter

b) Saturn

c) Mars

d) Pluto

Question : 3

Which one of the following statements is/are correct with regard to lines of latitude?

1. They are concentric circles numbered from 0° to 90°.
2. They are circles on a globe which are parallel to the Equator and which are to the North and South of the Equator.

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Neither 1 nor 2

c) 2 only

d) 1 only

Question : 4

Arrange the planets correctly in descending order in terms of number of their satellites.

1. Uranus
2. upiter
3. Saturn
4. Mars

a) 2, 3, 4, 1

b) 3, 2, 1, 4

c) 4, 2, 3, 1

d) 2, 3, 1, 4

Question : 5

What is true about the equinox ?

a) Vertical sun over the equator

b) Continuous day in the polar regions

c) Vertical sun over the Tropic of Capricorn

d) Vertical sun over the Tropic of Cancer

Question : 6

Which one of the following is the largest satellite in solar system?

a) Europa

b) Triton

c) Titan

d) Ganymede