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

Question : 41

To a space traveller on moon, the sky in day appears

a) blue

b) red

c) black

d) white

Answer: (c)

Question : 42

Which of the following planets has the largest number of satellites or moons?

a) Earth

b) Saturn

c) Neptune

d) Jupiter

Answer: (d)

Jupiter has the largest number of satellites or moons. The planet Jupiter has 67 confirmed moons.

This gives it the largest retinue of moons with “reasonably secure” orbits of any planet in the Solar System.

Question : 43 [NDA 2013-I]

Which parts of the Earth’s surface experience the least variation in incoming solar radiation throughout the year?

a) Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn

b) Arctic and Antarctic circles

c) Equatorial regions

d) Poles

Answer: (c)

Equatorial regions are located in a band around the Equator and cover about 6% of the Earth’s surface.

They are often in lowland areas and have a climate that is hot and wet all year round. In these parts, earth's surface experiences the least variation in incoming solar radiation throughout the year.

Question : 44 [IAS (Pre) 1997]

Which one of the following Stars is nearest to the Earth?

a) Sun

b) Sirius

c) Alpha Centauri

d) Polaris

Answer: (a)

Question : 45 [2010]

The Moons of the Planet Jupiter were discovered by

a) Kepler

b) Copernicus

c) Galileo

d) Newton

Answer: (c)

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