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The Solar System – An Overview in the form of MCQs
The Solar System is a vast and fascinating part of the universe that includes the Sun, eight planets, their moons, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, and other celestial bodies. At its center lies the Sun, a massive star that provides light and heat to support life on Earth. The planets orbit the Sun in elliptical paths, and each has unique characteristics in terms of size, composition, and atmosphere. Understanding the Solar System helps us appreciate our place in the universe and advances our knowledge of space exploration and astronomy.
There are 25 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on The Solar System.
Let’s start the Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
01) Which of the following is the center of our solar system?
A) Mercury
B) Moon
C) Earth
D) Sun
Correct answer is option “D”
02) How many stars are in our solar system?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
Correct answer is option “A” (The only star of our solar system is Sun)
03) Which planet is known as the “Red Planet” in our solar system?
A) Venus
B) Mars
C) Jupiter
D) Mercury
Correct answer is option “B”
04) How many planets are there in the our Solar System?
A) 6
B) 7
C) 8
D) 9
Correct answer is option “C”
05) Which planet is the largest in the Solar System?
A) Jupiter
B) Saturn
C) Uranus
D) Neptune
Correct answer is option “A”
06) Which of the following planet is closest to the Sun?
A) Earth
B) Venus
C) Mars
D) Mercury
Correct answer is option “D”
07) What type of celestial body is Pluto classified as?
A) Planet
B) Comet
C) Moon
D) Dwarf planet
Correct answer is option “D”
08) Which of the following planet is known for its beautiful ring system?
A) Jupiter
B) Uranus
C) Neptune
D) Saturn
Correct answer is option “D”
09) What is the name of Earth’s natural satellite from the following?
A) Titan
B) Europa
C) Moon
D) Io
Correct answer is option “C”
10) Which of the following planet of the solar system has the most moons?
A) Earth
B) Mars
C) Jupiter
D) Mercury
Correct answer is option “C” (Jupiter has five natural satellites. These are Europa, Lo, Callisto, Ganymede, and Amalthea)
11) What of the following separates the inner and outer planets?
A) The Sun
B) The Moon
D) A magnetic field
D) The Asteroid Belt
Correct answer is option “D”
12) Which is the hottest planet in the Solar System?
A) Venus
B) Mercury
C) Mars
D) Earth
Correct answer is option “A”
13) Which of the following is correct as the highest recorded surface temperature on Venus in Celsius? Which makes Venus the hottest planet in our solar system.
A) Around 450 degrees Celsius
B) Around 482 degrees Celsius
C) Around 500 degrees Celsius
D) Around 582 degrees Celsius
Correct answer is option “B”
14) Which of the following planet is tilted on its side which cause extreme seasons?
A) Jupiter
B) Saturn
C) Neptune
D) Uranus
Correct answer is option “D”
15) Due to the unusual orientation of Uranus is often called the by which of the following nickname?
A) Sideways Planet
B) Swift Planet
C) Blue Planet
D) Red Planet
Correct answer is option “A”
16) Which of the following planet of the solar system is also known as “Swift Plant”?
A) Earth
B) Mercury
C) Jupiter
D) Mars
Correct answer is option “B”
17) Which of the following planet of the solar system is also known as “Morning Star and Evening Star”?
A) Earth
B) Mercury
C) Venus
D) Mars
Correct answer is option “C”
18) Which of the following planet of the solar system is also known as “Blue Planet”?
A) Earth
B) Mercury
C) Venus
D) Mars
Correct answer is option “A”
19) Which of the following planet of the solar system is also known as “Red Planet”?
A) Earth
B) Mercury
C) Venus
D) Mars
Correct answer is option “D”
20) Which of the following planet of the solar system is also known as “Gas Giant”?
A) Earth
B) Jupiter
C) Venus
D) Mars
Correct answer is option “B”
21) Which of the following planet of the solar system is also known as “Ringed Planet”?
A) Saturn
B) Jupiter
C) Venus
D) Mars
Correct answer is option “A”
22) Which of the following planet of the solar system is also known as “Ice Giant”?
A) Earth
B) Jupiter
C) Venus
D) Uranus
Correct answer is option “D”
23) Which of the following planet of the solar system is also known as “Blue Giant”?
A) Neptune
B) Jupiter
C) Venus
D) Mars
Correct answer is option “A”
24) Which of the following is the name of the fifth planet from the Sun?
A) Mars
B) Earth
C) Jupiter
D) Saturn
Correct answer is option “C”
25) Which of the following planet takes the longest time to orbit the Sun?
A) Earth
B) Saturn
C) Uranus
D) Neptune
Correct answer is option “D”
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