universe & solar system section 8 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The Earth rotates around its axis from

a) East to West

b) West to East

c) South to North

d) North to South

Question : 2

The latitude is the angular distance of a point of the Earth surface, North or South, of the equator as measured from the

a) Tropic of Cancer or Capricorn

b) Poles

c) Equator

d) Centre of the Earth

Question : 3

The group of stars that indicate the direction of pole, is

a) Scorpio

b) Taurus

c) Mrig

d) Saptarishi

Question : 4

Lunar Eclipse is caused when

a) Sun comes between Earth and Moon

b) Sun and Moon coincide

c) Earth comes between Sun and Moon

d) Moon comes in between Earth and Sun

Question : 5

Approximately, how much distance per minute does Earth cover while revolving?

a) 69 km

b) 28 km

c) 59 km

d) 49 km

Question : 6

Which of the following statements with regard to the term ‘great circle’ is not correct?

a) Only one great circle can be drawn on a sphere.

b) A great circle results when a plane passes through the centre of a sphere.

c) A ship can save fuel and time by following the great circle arc between two points.

d) Equator is a great circle.