1). The study of heavenly bodies is known as :
A). Astrology |
B). Astronautics |
C). Astronomy |
D). Astrophysics |
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2). The planet Mercury is difficult to be observed most of the time because :
A). It gets hidden behind Venus |
B). it goes too far away from the Earth |
C). it being too close to the Sun, gets hidden by the glare of the sun |
D). it cannot be seen at night as at that time no sunlight falls on it |
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3). Comets revolve around :
A). sun |
B). earth |
C). Venus |
D). no single heavenly body |
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4). Which two planets of the solar system have no satellites ?
A). Mercury and Venus |
B). Venus and Mars |
C). Mercury and Pluto |
D). Venus and Neptune |
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5). The planet having thirteen moons is :
A). Venus |
B). Mars |
C). Uranus |
D). Neptune |
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6). The length of its day and the tilt of its axis are almost identical to those of the earth. This is true of :
A). Uranus |
B). Neptune |
C). Saturn |
D). Mars |
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7). The hottest planet is :
A). Mercury |
B). Venus |
C). Jupiter |
D). Saturn |
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8). Which of the following Is the brightest planet :
A). Mercury |
B). Venus |
C). Mars |
D). Jupiter |
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9). Which of the planet is nearest to the earth ?
A). Jupiter |
B). Venus |
C). Mercury |
D). Mars |
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10). Which planet is known as the Earth's Twin ?
A). Venus |
B). Mars |
C). Uranus |
D). Neptune |
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