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

Question : 1

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 : 2

Consider the following statements.
A person in space craft situated at the mid of Earth and Sun will see that

1. Sky is black.
2. Stars do not twinkle.
3. The temperature outside the space craft is more than that of Earth surface.

a) 1 and 3

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) Only 3

Question : 3

Which of the following elements are found in highest and lowest quantities respectively in the crust of the earth?

a) Sodium and magnesium

b) Oxygen and magnesium

c) Calcium and sodium

d) Oxygen and silicon

Question : 4

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 : 5

Match the following.

a) 4 3 1 2

b) 2 1 3 4

c) 1 2 3 4

d) 2 1 4 3

Question : 6

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