100 Best Geography- Universe and Solar System MCQs

Q33). Which one of the following is called terrestrial planet ?

a).Uranus
b).Saturn
c).Jupiter
d).Mercury

Correct Answer:
Mercury
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Q34). The earth is at its maximum distance from the sun on

a).30th January
b).22nd December
c).22nd September
d).4th July

Correct Answer:
4th July
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Q35). During Solar eclipse

a).the sun comes in between the Earth and the Moon
b).the moon comes exactly halfway between the Earth and the Sun
c).the moon comes in between the Sun and the Earth
d).None of these

Correct Answer:
the moon comes in between the Sun and the Earth
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Q36). The scientist who first discovered that the Earth revolves round the Sun was

a).Einstein
b).Dalton
c).Newton
d).Copernicus

Correct Answer:
Copernicus
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Q37). Which star is nearest to the Earth ?

a).Sun
b).Alpha Century
c).Pole-star
d).Chitra

Correct Answer:
Sun
Explaination:




Q38). Which is the hottest planet in the solar system ?

a).Jupiter
b).Saturn
c).Venus
d).Uranus

Correct Answer:
Venus
Explaination:




Q39). What is the temperature at the surface of the sun ?

a).100 C
b).6000 C
c).6650 C
d).8000 C

Correct Answer:
6000 C
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Q40). Which of the following do not belong to solar system ?

a).Asteroids
b).Nebulae
c).Comets
d).Planets

Correct Answer:
Nebulae
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