Universe & Solar System Section 12 Practice Questions Answers Test With Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 1

We always see the same face of the moon because

a) it takes equal time for both revolution around the earth and rotation on its own axis.

b) it rotates at the same speed as the earth around the sun.

c) it revolves on its axis in a direction opposite to that of the earth.

d) it is smaller than the earth.

Question : 2

The energy of sun is produced by

a) Nuclear fusion

b) Oxidation

c) Ionisation

d) Nuclear fission

Question : 3

Which planet takes the longest time to go around the sun?

a) Uranus

b) Neptune

c) Jupiter

d) Earth

Question : 4

In the following diagram, an eclipse is represented. Which statement is correct about it ?

a) The diagram represents a lunar eclipse, A is the earth and B is the moon

b) The diagram represents a total solar eclipse

c) The diagram represents a solar eclipse, A is the earth and B is the moon

d) The diagram represents a lunar eclipse, A is the moon and B is the earth

Question : 5 [SSC CGL 2016]

On which date is India likely to experience the shortest day?

a) June 22

b) September 23

c) March 21

d) December 22