universe & solar system section 3 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

What is the most accurate description of the shape of the earth ?

a) A geoid

b) An oblate sphere

c) A sphere

d) A circle

Question : 2

How much time does the light from the nearest star take in reaching the earth ?

a) 4.3 hours

b) 4.3 years

c) 4.3 minutes

d) 12 minutes

Question : 3

Which planets do not have satellites revolving around them ?

a) Mars and Mercury

b) Neptune and Pluto

c) Mercury and Venus

d) Mars and Venus

Question : 4

Which of the following statements regarding the duration of day and night is correct?

a) Difference is least at the Tropics and progressively increases towards the Equator and Poles

b) Difference is maximum at the Tropics and progressively decreases towards the Equator and Poles

c) Difference is maximum at the Equator and progressively decreases away from it

d) Difference is least near the Equator and progressively increases away from it

Question : 5

One Astronomical unit is average distance

a) Between Jupiter and Sun

b) Between Neptune and Sun

c) Between Earth and Moon

d) Between Earth and Sun

Question : 6

In the form of organism, the Scientific name of Earth is

a) Green Planet

b) Harmij

c) Sita

d) Cow