universe & solar system section 1 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Statement I:
Doldrums is a calm belt between 5°N and 5°S of the equator.
Statement II:
The sun rays strike almost vertically over the equator throughout the year.
Code:

a) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

b) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

c) Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not correct explanation of Statement I

d) Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

Question : 2

Every Solar eclipse occurs on

a) Amavasya only

b) Poornima only

c) Both (A) and (B)

d) Neither (A) nor (B)

Question : 3

Statement I :
Sideral day is shorter than Solar day.
Statement II :
The motion of the Earth in its orbit around the Sun is termed as revolution.
Code:

a) Statement I is true but statement II is false.

b) Statement I is false but Statement II is true

c) Both the statements are individually true but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I

d) Both the statements are individually true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I

Question : 4

What is meant by the term “Midnight Sun”?

a) Very bright moon

b) Sun shining in the polar circle for long time

c) Rising sun

d) Twilight

Question : 5

By how much degree the earth is inclined on its own Axis

a) 241/2

b) 691/2

c) 661/2

d) 231/2

Question : 6

The Astronaut looks the sky in the space

a) Red

b) White

c) Black

d) Blue