universe & solar system section 8 Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 21

The mean radius of the Earth is

a) 8400 km

b) 12800 km

c) 6400 km

d) 3200 km

Answer: (c)

The mean radius of Earth is 6371 km or approximately a 6400 km

Question : 22 [BPSC (Pre) 2000]

Which planet is known as the ‘Evening Star’?

a) Venus

b) Saturn

c) Jupiter

d) Mars

Answer: (a)

Question : 23

Which planet is surrounded by a ring?

a) Venus

b) Earth

c) Mars

d) Saturn

Answer: (d)

Saturn is surrounded by a ring. Saturn has a ring around it because it is believed to be very big and has lots of moons, meaning it has a strong pull of gravity.

Another major reason is that the asteroids fling into their orbit and the rings are not solid.

Question : 24

Which of the following statements with regard to the term ‘great circle’ is not correct?

a) Only one great circle can be drawn on a sphere.

b) A great circle results when a plane passes through the centre of a sphere.

c) A ship can save fuel and time by following the great circle arc between two points.

d) Equator is a great circle.

Answer: (a)

Question : 25 [BPSC (Pre) 2001]

Approximately, how much distance per minute does Earth cover while revolving?

a) 69 km

b) 28 km

c) 59 km

d) 49 km

Answer: (b)

IMPORTANT indian geography mcq EXERCISES

Universe, solar system and Astronomy Shortcuts »

Click to Read...

universe & solar system section 8 Online Quiz

Click to Start..
963 Universe, solar system and Astronomy based indian geography mcq section 8 question answer with explanation pdf

Recently Added Subject & Categories For All Competitive Exams

New 100+ Compound Interest MCQ with Answers PDF for IBPS

Compound Interest verbal ability questions and answers solutions with PDF for IBPS RRB PO. Aptitude Objective MCQ Practice Exercises all competitive exams

02-Jul-2024 by Careericons

Continue Reading »

100+ Mixture and Alligation MCQ Questions PDF for IBPS

Most importantly Mixture and Alligation multiple choice questions and answers with PDF for IBPS RRB PO. Aptitude MCQ Practice Exercises all Bank Exams

02-Jul-2024 by Careericons

Continue Reading »

IBPS Profit and Loss Questions Solved Problems with PDF

Most important Profit and Loss multiple choice questions and answers with PDF for IBPS RRB PO. 100+ Aptitude MCQ Practice Exercises all competitive exams

28-Jun-2024 by Careericons

Continue Reading »

100+ Average Aptitude Questions Answers solutions MCQ PDF

New Average multiple choice questions and answers with PDF for IBPS RRB PO. 100+ Quantitative Aptitude MCQ Practice Exercises all competitive exams

28-Jun-2024 by Careericons

Continue Reading »