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. The ‘Solar Corona’ mainly consists of ________

A.
Gases
B.
Cosmic rays
C.
Molten lava
D.
Ice

Answer

Correct Answer : Molten lava

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Geography Universe

Q. The altitudes of heavenly bodies appear to be greater than they actually are. This is due to ________

A.
Atmospheric refraction
B.
Vertical motion of these heavenly bodies
C.
Motions of the earth
D.
These are visible because of light of the sun reflected from their surface

Answer

Correct Answer : Atmospheric refraction

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Geography Universe

Q. The brightest star in the sky is ________

A.
Sirius
B.
Alfa Centauri
C.
Proxima Centauri
D.
Sun

Answer

Correct Answer : Sun

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Geography Universe

Q. The constellations of stars appear at different positions in the sky at different times during night mainly ________

A.
Because of optical illusion
B.
Because earth rotates about its axis
C.
Because earth revolves round the sun
D.
Because celestial bodies are changing their positions all the time

Answer

Correct Answer : Because earth rotates about its axis

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Geography Universe

Q. The correct sequence of planets in the descending order of their equatorial diameter is ________

A.
Mercury, Uranus, Mars, Earth
B.
Mars, Mercury, Uranus, Earth
C.
Earth, Mars, Mercury, Uranus
D.
Uranus, Earth, Mars, Mercury

Answer

Correct Answer : Uranus, Earth, Mars, Mercury

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Geography Universe

Q. The correct sequence of the following planets in terms of gravity, in the descending order is ________

A.
Uranus, Earth, Saturn, Neptune
B.
Saturn, Earth, Neptune, Uranus
C.
Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Earth
D.
Neptune, Saturn, Earth, Uranus

Answer

Correct Answer : Neptune, Saturn, Earth, Uranus

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Geography Universe

Q. The darkest part of the shadow during eclipse is

A.
Penumbra
B.
Halo
C.
Umbra
D.
Black Hole

Answer

Correct Answer : Umbra

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Geography Universe

Q. The distance between Earth and Sun is maximum on?

A.
22 December
B.
21 June
C.
3 January
D.
4 July

Answer

Correct Answer : 4 July

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Geography Universe

Q. The distance between the Earth and the Sun (in million kms) is ________

A.
168
B.
111
C.
149
D.
193

Answer

Correct Answer : 149

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Geography Universe

Q. The distance of the nearest star besides the sun from the earth is ________

A.
4.3 light years
B.
4.9 × 1111 m
C.
95 × 1015 m
D.
4.2 light years

Answer

Correct Answer : 4.2 light years

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