100 Best Geography- Universe and Solar System MCQs
Q145). Which planet looks reddish in the night sky?
a).Jupiter
b).Saturn
c).Mars
d).Mercury
Correct Answer:
Mars
Explaination:
Q146). The term ‘meteor’ is applied to an interplanetary body ……..
a).After it enters the atmosphere of the earth
b).After it enters the earth’s atmosphere and explodes in mid air as a ball of fire
c).After it enters the earth’s atmosphere and lands on the surface of the earth without exploding in mid-air
d).Before it enters the earth’s atmosphere
Correct Answer:
After it enters the earth’s atmosphere and explodes in mid air as a ball of fire
Explaination:
Q147). How many days in one year on mercury?
a).56
b).88
c).300
d).36
Correct Answer:
88
Explaination:
Q148). Which of the following statements relating to the planet venus is/ are correct?
1. It is the nearest planet from the sun.
2. It is only slightly smaller than the earth.
3. It has no atmosphere.
Select the correct answer.
a).1,2 and 3
b).1 and 3 only
c).2 only
d).1 and 2 only
Correct Answer:
2 only
Explaination:
Q149). The strongest evidence that comets are members of our solar system comes from ………
a).Their composition
b).Their effect on the lives of man
c).The shape of their orbits
d).The shape and length of their tails
Correct Answer:
Their composition
Explaination:
Q150). Which of the following planets of the solar system has the longest day?
a).Mercury
b).Jupiter
c).Venus
d).Earth
Correct Answer:
Venus
Explaination:
Q151). Super Nova is …………….
a).An asteroid
b).a black hole
c).a comet
d).a dying star
Correct Answer:
a dying star
Explaination:
Q152). Which of the following is not a satellite of jupiter?
a).Europa
b).Ganymede
c).Callisto
d).Deimos
Correct Answer:
Deimos
Explaination: