100 Best Geography- Universe and Solar System MCQs
Q81). The planet that is nearly comparable to earth as regards its size and mass is
a).Pluto
b).Mars
c).Venus
d).Mercury
Correct Answer:
Venus
Explaination:
Q82). Which planet of the solar system spins on its axis at the fastest rate?
a).Mercury
b).Earth
c).Jupiter
d).Saturn
Correct Answer:
Jupiter
Explaination:
Q83). To a space traveller on moon, the lunar sky during day time appears ……..
a).White
b).Blue
c).Black
d).Red
Correct Answer:
Black
Explaination:
Q84). The time required by moonlight to reach the earth is ……….
a).1 sec
b).1.3 sec
c).2 sec
d).2.3 sec
Correct Answer:
1.3 sec
Explaination:
Q85). Comets move around the
a).Earth
b).Venus
c).Sun
d).Jupiter
Correct Answer:
Sun
Explaination:
Q86). The planets are kept in motion in their respective orbits by ……….
a).Their great size and spherical shape
b).The rotation and density
c).Gravitation and centrifugal force
d).Rotation of the sun on its axis
Correct Answer:
Gravitation and centrifugal force
Explaination:
Q87). Which of the following celestial bodies bear, ‘The sea of Tranquility’ and ‘The ocean of storms’?
a).Mars
b).Venus
c).Moon
d).Sun
Correct Answer:
Moon
Explaination:
Q88). Who founded the word “Geography”?
a).Ptolemy
b).Eratosthenes
c).Hicatus
d).Herodotus
Correct Answer:
Eratosthenes
Explaination: