universe & solar system section 13 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Diamond Ring is a phenomenon observed

a) Only along the peripheral regions of the totality trail

b) Only in the central regions of the totality trail

c) At the end of a total solar eclipse

d) At the start of a total solar eclipse

Question : 2

The Earth revolves around the Sun in an elliptical path and the Sun is located at one focus of the ellipse. Imagine a situation in which the Earth goes around the Sun on a circular path. Which one among the following would result in under that situation?

a) The earth would become very hot

b) The Earth would become very cold

c) Difference between seasons will be reduced

d) It would not make and difference

Question : 3

Match the following and choose the correct option from the codes given below:

a) A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4

b) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2

c) A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

d) A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3

Question : 4

The term ‘Goldilocks Zone’ is often seen in the news in the context of

a) Search for the Earth-like planets in outer space

b) Search for meteorites containing precious metals

c) Regions inside the Earth where shale gas is available

d) The limits of habitable zone above the surface of the Earth

Question : 5

The earth is in aphelion on

a) Sept. 23

b) July 4

c) Dec. 22

d) June 21

Question : 6

Which is the second nearest star to the Earth after the Sun?

a) Proxima Centauri

b) Alpha Centauri

c) Sirius

d) Vega