Solar System UPSC Questions

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Solar System MCQ Questions


7.
Consider the following statements :
Statement-I : Giant stars live much longer than dwarf stars.
Statement-II : Compared to dwarf stars, giant stars have a greater rate of nuclear reactions.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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A.
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
B.
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
C.
Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
D.
Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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ANSWER :
D. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
8.
Who walked on the moon for the first time?
A.
Edwin Aldrin
B.
David scott
C.
Charles Duke
D.
Neil Armstrong
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ANSWER :
D. Neil Armstrong
9.
The stars forming a group that has a recognisable shape is called a
A.
Asteroids
B.
Celestial objects
C.
Constellations
D.
Meteoroids
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ANSWER :
C. Constellations
10.
The other names of constellation Ursa Major are
A.
Great Bear
B.
Saptarishi
C.
Big Dipper
D.
All the above
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ANSWER :
D. All the above
11.
Who is the first indian woman landed in space?
A.
kalpana Chawla
B.
Sunita Williams
C.
Ms Bandla
D.
None of the above
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ANSWER :
A. kalpana Chawla
12.
Which of the following is not one of the planets of the Solar System?
A.
Mercury
B.
Sirius
C.
Earth
D.
Saturn
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ANSWER :
B. Sirius