universe & solar system section 10 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

What is the unit of measurement of distance between celestial bodies ?

a) Light year

b) Kilometre

c) Statute mile

d) Nautical mile

Question : 2

The Earth is nearest to the Sun on

a) 22nd March

b) 21st September

c) 4th July

d) 3rd January

Question : 3

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below.

1. The Northern end of the Earth’s axis is called North Pole.
2. 45º latitude is half of the length of the equator.
3. Earth’s axis are parallel.
4. The Earth’s speed of revolution is faster in aphelion position.

a) 3 and 4

b) 1 and 3

c) 2 and 3

d) 1 and 2

Question : 4

Which of the following planets does not have satellite?

a) Jupiter

b) Venus

c) Mars

d) Earth

Question : 5

Which one of the following statements is/ are correct with regard to Milky Way?

1. It is a spiral galaxy.
2. The solar system resides in one of its spiral arms.

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Neither 1 nor 2

c) 2 only

d) 1 only

Question : 6

Which of the given two planets are between Mars and Uranus in order of distance from Sun?

a) Saturn and Earth

b) Saturn and Neptune

c) Jupiter and Saturn

d) Earth and Jupiter