universe & solar system section 11 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

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 : 2

Which is the hottest planet in the Solar System?

a) Venus

b) Uranus

c) Saturn

d) Jupiter

Question : 3

Match the planets with their properties and accordingly select the correct alternative: 

a) A – ii, B – iv, C – i, D - iii

b) A – iv, B – iii, C – ii, D - i

c) A – iii, B – ii, C – iv, D - i

d) A – iv, B – i, C – ii, D - iii

Question : 4

Which is the smallest planet of solar system?

a) Uranus

b) Jupiter

c) Mercury

d) Venus

Question : 5

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

a) 3 2 1 4

b) 4 3 2 1

c) 2 3 1 4

d) 1 2 3 4

Question : 6

Which one among the following statements is not correct?

a) Places having same longitude experience solar noon at different times

b) Solar noon occurs at different times at locations with the same latitude

c) One meridian, which is directly under the Sun, experiences solar noon at a given time

d) Solar noon occurs simultaneously at locations with the same longitude