universe & solar system section 9 Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 31

Consider the following two statements, one labeled as the Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Assertion (A):
The same face of the Moon is always presented to the Earth.
Reason (R):
The Moon rotates about its own axis in days which is about the same time that it takes to orbit the earth.
Codes:

a) A is true, but R is false.

b) A is false, but R is true.

c) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

d) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Question : 32 [SSC CPO 2016]

Which of the following is an alternative theory to the Big Bang theory developed in 1948, stating that the universe does not change even though it is expanding over time?

a) Mirror Universe

b) Eternal Inflation

c) Steady State Universe

d) Oscillating Universe

Question : 33

The longitude of a place is its

a) angular distance east or west of International Date Line

b) angular distance with respect to the pole star

c) angular distance north or south of the equator

d) angular distance east or west of the prime meridian

Question : 34 [SSC CML (PRE) 2001]

Which planet orbits closest to the earth?

a) Venus

b) Mercury

c) Jupiter

d) Mars

Question : 35 [SSC SO 1997]

On which of the following planets water cycle is available?

a) Mars

b) Venus

c) Earth

d) Jupiter