universe & solar system section 6 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

a) A - 3; B - 2; C - 4 ; D - 1

b) A - 5; B - 1; C - 3 ; D - 2

c) A - 5; B - 2; C - 3 ; D - 1

d) A - 3; B - 1; C - 4; D - 2

Question : 2

According to a new definition adopted by ‘International Astronomical Union’ in 2006, which of the following is not a ‘planet’?

a) Pluto

b) Jupiter

c) Neptune

d) Uranus

Question : 3

Diamond Ring is a phenomenon observed

a) only along the peripheral regions of the totality trail.

b) only in the central regions of the totality trail.

c) at the end of a total solar eclipse.

d) at the start of a total solar eclipse.

Question : 4

The group of small pieces of rock revolving round the sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter are called

a) meteorites

b) asteroids

c) comets

d) meteors

Question : 5

Consider the following statements:

1. The nearest large galaxy of Milky Way is the Andromeda galaxy.
2. The Sun’s nearest known star is a red dwarf star called Proxima Centauri, at a distance of 4.
3. light years away.

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Neither 1 nor 2

c) 2 only

d) 1 only

Question : 6

Consider the following statements:

1. When the Sun, the Earth and the Moon are aligned in a straight line, the position is referred to as SYZYGY.
2. When the Sun and Moon are in straight line, it results in spring tide.
3. When the Sun and Moon are in right angle, it results in Neap tide.

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1 and 2 only