Astronomy MCQs (Chapterwise Multiple Choice Questions)

The sum of the characteristics that hold a mass in place is referred to as __________.

Shear resistance

170 km (105 mi)

West Virginia

Die of suffocation

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Shear resistance

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The virgin galactic will soon _____.

Offer rides into space

Be launched beyond the solar system

House people on Mars

Send back data from the edge of the Milky Way

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Offer rides into space

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Planet nearest to the earth is _____.

Venus

Mercury

Mars

Jupiter

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Venus

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A celestial body which revolves round the Sun and receives heat and light from it is called _____.

Planet

Orion

Satellite

Star

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Planet

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When we see a meteor shower, it means that ________.

Earth is crossing the orbit of a comet

The planet must be closer to the star than Earth is to the Sun.

The Sun's mass is about 300,000 times the mass of the Earth.

It is a little less than half the diameter of our Moon.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Earth is crossing the orbit of a comet

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Our Solar System is an orderly community of _____.

One star

Two stars

Three stars

Four stars

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: One star

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The interstellar clouds called molecular clouds are _______.

The cool clouds in which stars form

Opaque because of its internal dust grains

Both of these

None of these

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Both of these

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Which planet is called "Double Planet"?

Venus

Uranus

Pluto

Earth

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Pluto

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How many planets does our Solar System consist of?

9

6

7

10

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: 9

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The astrology practiced by those who cast predictive horoscopes can be tested by __________

Comparing how often the predictions come true to what would be expected by pure chance.

Asking astrologers if it works.

Counting how many times the predictions come true

Polling people to find out what percentage believe their horoscopes to be accurate.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Comparing how often the predictions come true to what would be expected by pure chance.

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