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

Question : 1

Hubble space telescope has captured, for the first time, detailed image of surface of a distant star. Name of the star

a) Betelgeuse

b) Big Dipper

c) 70 Virgins

d) Virgo

Question : 2

On which days do the spring tides occur?

1. new moon
2. first quarter of the moon
3. third quarter of the moon
4. full moon

a) 1 and 4

b) 2 and 3

c) 2, 3 and 4

d) 1, 2 and 4

Question : 3

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

a) 4 3 1 2

b) 2 1 3 4

c) 1 2 3 4

d) 2 1 4 3

Question : 4

Which of the following statements is/ are correct?

1. The major constituent mineral of granite rock is quartz.
2. The major constituent mineral of sandstone rock is feldspar. 3. The major constituent mineral of limestone rock is dolomite.

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 5

Which one of the following explains the earthquakes of the eastern margins of Asia?

a) Subduction of Indian plate under Asiatic plate

b) Subduction of American plate under the Pacific plate

c) Subduction of African plate below European plate

d) Subduction of Pacific plate under Asiatic plate

Question : 6

The Earth becomes maximum distance from the sun on

a) September 22nd

b) July 4th

c) December 22nd

d) January 30th