universe & solar system section 12 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Consider the following statements:

1. The Axis of the earth’s magnetic field is inclined at 23 and half to the geographic axis of the earth.
2. The earth’s magnetic pole in the Northern Hemisphere is located on a Peninsula in Northern Canada.
3. The earth’s magnetic equator passes through Thumba in South India.

a) 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 2 and 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 2

Consider the following two statements. One labeled as the Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R). Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer by using the codes given below.
Assertion (A):
Existence of human life on Venus is highly improbable.
Reason (R):
Venus has extremely high level of carbon dioxide in its atmosphere.
Codes:

a) A is true, but R is false.

b) A is false, but R is true.

c) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

d) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Question : 3

How many kilometres are represented by 1° of latitude?

a) 111 km

b) 91 km

c) 211 km

d) 321 km

Question : 4

Which of the following elements occurs the most abundantly in our universe?

a) Nitrogen

b) Helium

c) Oxygen

d) Hydrogen

Question : 5

Which planet was named after the Roman God Zeus?

a) Venus

b) Jupiter

c) Mars

d) Earth

Question : 6

Name the first Asian country to Orbit Mars.

a) China

b) India

c) Pakistan

d) Japan