Test: Stars & the Solar System- 1

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QUESTION: 1

The stars, planets, moon and objects in sky are called

A.
Solar system
B.
Celestial bodies
C.
Natural bodies
D.
Lunar bodies

Solution:

The stars, planets, moon and other objects in the sky are together called celestial bodies.

QUESTION: 2

From the following pick out, which is not the member of the solar system?

A.
A natural satellite
B.
A comet
C.
An asteroid
D.
A constellation

Solution:

A constellation is not the member of the solar system. These are the group of stars that forms a recognizable shape is known as Constellation.

QUESTION: 3

Size of moon keeps changing when viewed from earth. This change is called

A.
Phases of moon
B.
Lunar eclipse
C.
Solar eclipse
D.
Segment of moon

Solution:

The size of moon keeps changing when viewed from earth. This change is called phases of moon. The part of moon on which sunlight falls is visible to us.

QUESTION: 4

Sky is not clear in cities due to

A.
Dust and smoke
B.
More population
C.
Bright light
D.
Larger area

Solution:

In cities a number of industries and vehicle emits large amount of dust and smoke that makes sky not so clear.

QUESTION: 5

The Halley’s Comet is seen after every

A.
25 years
B.
80 years
C.
56 years
D.
76 years

Solution:

Halley’s Comet is visible from earth after about 76 years. This is the time-period of revolution of this comet.

QUESTION: 6

Which of the following is not a celestial body?

A.
Satellite
B.
Star
C.
Moon
D.
Planets

Solution:

Star, moon and planets are celestial bodies as they are located in sky but artificial satellite made by human beings revolves around the earth in fix orbit for fix interval of time.

QUESTION: 7

Star appear small because

A.
They are very far
B.
They have dim light
C.
They are smaller than moon
D.
They reflect the Sun

Solution:

Star, moon and planets are celestial bodies as they are located in sky but artificial satellite made by human beings revolves around the earth in fix orbit for fix interval of time. Stars appear small because stars are very far from earth. Star appears as small balls as light from the star reaches to us in very small amount due to distance.

QUESTION: 8

ISRO stands for

A.
Indian Science Research Organization
B.
International Science Research Organization
C.
Indian Space Research Organization
D.
Inter State Research Organization

Solution:

ISRO stands for Indian space research organisation. It is the space agency of the Indian government headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

QUESTION: 9

The sun and other stars are huge bodies made up of

A.
Hot gases
B.
Rocks
C.
Ice
D.
Liquids

Solution:

Sun and other stars are huge bodies made up of hot gases. They emit light due to nuclear fusion of hydrogen into Helium.

QUESTION: 10

The sun makes life possible by providing us with

A.
Oxygen
B.
Water
C.
Heat and light
D.
Carbon dioxide

Solution:

The Sun is the ultimate source of light and heat that support life. Life is possible on earth due to Sun. The energy required for all kinds of living organism come from Sun.