universe & solar system section 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

MOST IMPORTANT indian geography mcq - 13 EXERCISES

Top 20,000+ Geography Memory Based Exercises

The following question based on Universe, solar system and Astronomy topic of indian geography mcq

Questions : The sun is veritical over the Tropic of Cancer on

(a) Sept. 23

(b) Dec. 22

(c) June 21

(d) March 21

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (c)

Sun is vertical over the tropic of cancer on June 21 or Summer Solstice.

Read more questions on universe solar system astronomy of quiz set 2 Click Here »

Practice Universe, solar system and Astronomy (universe & solar system section 2) Online Quiz

Discuss Form

Valid first name is required.
Please enter a valid email address.
Your genuine comment will be useful for all users! Each and every comment will be uploaded to the question after approval.

Read more universe solar system astronomy Based Indian Geography Questions and Answers

Question : 1

If the earth’s axis had not been inclined,

  1. temperature distribution would have been uniform.
  2. days and nights would not have occurred.
  3. seasons would not have occurred.
  4. poles would not have continuous day.

a) 3 and 4

b) 2, 3 and 4

c) 2 and 4

d) 1, 3 and 4

Answer: (a)

Question : 2

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.

Answer: (a)

Diamond Ring is the phenomenon that occurs along the peripheral regions of the totality tail.

As the last bits of sunlight pass through the valleys on the moon’s limb, and the faint corona around the sun is just becoming visible, it looks like a ring with glittering diamonds on it.

Question : 3

The ‘Black Hole’ theory was propounded by

a) S. Chandrashekhar

b) Hargovind Khurana

c) H.J. Bhabha

d) C.V. Raman

Answer: (a)

Question : 4

In the earth’s direction of rotation is reversed, what should be the IST when it is noon at the International Date Line?

a) 18.30 hrs

b) 17.30 hrs

c) 05.30 hrs

d) 06.30 hrs

Answer: (d)

India is a large country spanning over 30° of longitude. It is unusual in having a single time zone all over the country, 5½ hours fast.

If the direction of rotation of the earth is reversed then Indian Standard Time will be – 5½ hr.

When it is noon the time is 12:00; that will be 6:30 A.M.in place of 17:30 P.M. or 5:30 P.M.

Question : 5

The planet which is called twin sister of the Earth is

a) Mars

b) Uranus

c) Venus

d) Mercury

Answer: (c)

The planet which is called twin sister of earth is Venus. Venus is known as the Earth’s twin because of its similar size, chemical composition and density. However, due to its toxic atmosphere, Venus is not habitable.

Question : 6

The planet nearest to the sun is

a) Venus

b) Pluto

c) Earth

d) Mercury

Answer: (d)

The planet nearest to the sun is Mercury. Mercury is the smallest and closest to the Sun of the eight planets in the Solar System, with an orbital period of about 88 Earth days.

Need More Mcqs on Universe, solar system and Astronomy of universe & solar system section 2 Click Here »
GET Universe, solar system and Astronomy PRACTICE TEST EXERCISES

universe & solar system section 1

universe & solar system section 2

universe & solar system section 3

universe & solar system section 4

universe & solar system section 5

universe & solar system section 6

universe & solar system section 7

universe & solar system section 8

universe & solar system section 9

universe & solar system section 10

universe & solar system section 11

universe & solar system section 12

universe & solar system section 13
Universe, solar system and Astronomy Shortcuts and Techniques with Examples
Verbal Reasoning
Question & Answer Quiz
Non Verbal Reasoning
Question & Answer Quiz
Quantitative Aptitude
Question & Answer Quiz
Computer MCQ
Question & Answer Quiz
General English
Question & Answer Quiz
History GK
Question & Answer Quiz
Polity GK
Question & Answer Quiz
Geography GK
Question & Answer Quiz
Economy GK
Question & Answer Quiz
General Awareness GK
Question & Answer Quiz

Recently Added Subject & Categories For All Competitive Exams

Most Important Antonyms Vocabulary - IBPS Clerk Prelims 2024

Latest Antonyms multiple choice questions and answers with free PDFfor IBPS Clerk Prelims 2024. English Vocabulary practice exercise for all bank exam

17-May-2024 by Careericons

Continue Reading »

Syllogism Practice Questions Answers PDF - IBPS Clerk 2024

Practice Verbal Reasoning Syllogism multiple choice questions and answers with Fully solved explanation, PDF for the IBPS Clerk Prelims 2024 Bank Exam

16-May-2024 by Careericons

Continue Reading »

IBPS Clerk Prelims 2024 Synonyms Questions Solved Answers

Most important IBPS Clerk Prelims 2024 Synonyms and Antonyms multiple choice questions and answers with detailed solutions, English vocabulary PDF Download

14-May-2024 by Careericons

Continue Reading »

New Cloze Test Questions and Answers PDF - IBPS Clerk 2024

The most important Cloze Test questions with detailed answers for upcoming IBPS Clerk prelims 2024. Latest English verbal ability practice MCQs, PDF

13-May-2024 by Careericons

Continue Reading »