Solar System: MCQ Test (25 questions)

Question 1 of 25

Which planet is surrounded by the most gases?

AJupiter
BPluto
CUranus
DVenus

Question 2 of 25

Which of the following planets has the most natural satellites or moons?

AJupiter
BFortunate
CSaturn
DVesper

Question 3 of 25

How much time does it take for the light of the star nearest to the Earth, other than the Sun, to reach the Earth?

A4.5 hours
B4.5 days
C4.5 months
D4.5 years

Question 4 of 25

What do the red spots on the planet Jupiter indicate?

Agas
Bliquids
Cturbulent clouds
Dland

Question 5 of 25

The speed of the Earth in its orbit is -

AWest to East
BEast to west
CNorth South
DSouth to North

Question 6 of 25

What is the approximate distance between the Earth and the Sun during the phenomenon of Aphelion?

A142 Million KM
B152 Million KM
C137 Million KM
D147 Million KM

Question 7 of 25

Jupiter-like planets do not include -

ASaturn
BArun
CVarun
DMars, Venus, Jupiter, Mercury

Question 8 of 25

Who among the following is called the "God of Beauty"?

AMercury
BVesper
CJupiter
DSaturn

Question 9 of 25

The spacecraft that landed on Mars for the first time is -

AMir
Badventure
CRohini
Dpath finder

Question 10 of 25

Where is the Sea of Tranquility?

AEarth
BSun
CJupiter
DMoon

Question 11 of 25

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Northern Hemisphere?

AThe spring equinox occurs on March 21st
BThe northern solstice occurs on December 22
CThe autumnal equinox occurs on September 23
DThe Southern Solstice occurs on June 21st.

Question 12 of 25

Which planet is called the "evening star"?

AFortunate
BVesper
CEarth
DMercury

Question 13 of 25

The time taken by the light from the Moon to reach the Earth is-

Aone second
Bless than a second
Cmore than two seconds
Dless than two seconds

Question 14 of 25

The tail of a comet is visible beyond the Sun because -

AAs the comet rotates around the Earth, its lighter mass is eroded away due to centrifugal force alone.
BAs a comet rotates, its lighter mass is attracted by a star in the direction of its tail.
CRadiation emitted by the Sun exerts vegetative pressure on the comet, causing its tail to be deflected away from the Sun.
DThe tail of a comet always remains in the same orientation

Question 15 of 25

The hottest planet in the solar system is

AMercury
BFortunate
CVesper
DEarth

Question 16 of 25

"Juna" is NASA's mission related to which of the following?

ASaturn
BFortunate
CJupiter
Dnone of these

Question 17 of 25

Which is the second largest planet in the solar system?

AArun
BVarun
CSaturn
DEarth

Question 18 of 25

Which planet has phases like the Moon?

AFortunate
BMercury
CJupiter
DSaturn

Question 19 of 25

Supernova is-

Aa client
Ba black hole
Ca comet
Da dying star

Question 20 of 25

What is the number of planets revolving around the Sun?

A8
B7
C5
D6

Question 21 of 25

Which of the following planets has the highest rotational speed?

AMercury
BVesper
CFortunate
DJupiter

Question 22 of 25

When is the sun visible at midnight in Norway?

A21 March
B23 September
C21 June
D22 December

Question 23 of 25

The Earth is closest to the Sun around ______ every year.

A3 July
B3 May
C3 January
DMarch 3

Question 24 of 25

Which planet is third in terms of distance?

AMercury
BVesper
CEarth
DFortunate

Question 25 of 25

Clavius' is which of the following?

Asatellite of Jupiter
BThe largest crater on the Moon
CThe first Italian sailor to circumnavigate the globe by sea
Dnone of the above