Universe MCQ Question Answers

Universe Gk (quiz) MCQ question and answers. Suitable for aspirants preparing for SSC-CGL and State Level Examinations of all states and also Bank, SSC, Railway, UPSC conducted NDA/ CDS/ IFS/ IES / CSE etc. examinations.

Geography Universe

Q. While Venus is seen only for one to two hours either after sunset or before sunrise, Jupiter is seen for the whole night whenever it is visible in the sky. The reason for this is that ________

A.
The orbit of Venus is inside the earth's orbit whereas the orbit of Jupiter lies outside the orbit of the earth
B.
Venus is much smaller than Jupiter
C.
Venus is much closer to the earth than Jupiter
D.
Venus reflects lesser amount of sunlight than Jupiter

Answer

Correct Answer : The orbit of Venus is inside the earth's orbit whereas the orbit of Jupiter lies outside the orbit of the earth

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Geography Universe

Q. Who founded the word “Geography”?

A.
Hicatus
B.
Ptolemy
C.
Eratosthenes
D.
Herodotus

Answer

Correct Answer : Eratosthenes

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Geography Universe

Q. Who of the following discovered the laws of planetary orbits?

A.
Johannes Kepler
B.
Galileo Galilei
C.
Nicholas Copernicus
D.
Isaac Newton

Answer

Correct Answer : Johannes Kepler

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Geography Universe

Q. Why stars look more in west than east?

A.
Earth is moving from east to west
B.
Universe is moving from east to west
C.
Earth is moving around the Sun
D.
Earth is moving from west to east

Answer

Correct Answer : Earth is moving from west to east

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