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 term ‘meteor’ is applied to an interplanetary body ________

A.
After it enters the earth's atmosphere and lands on the surface of the earth without exploding in mid-air
B.
After it enters the atmosphere of the earth
C.
After it enters the earth's atmosphere and explodes in mid air as a ball of fire
D.
Before it enters the earth's atmosphere

Answer

Correct Answer : After it enters the earth's atmosphere and explodes in mid air as a ball of fire

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Geography Universe

Q. The time required by moonlight to reach the earth is ________

A.
2 sec
B.
1 sec
C.
1.3 sec
D.
2.3 sec

Answer

Correct Answer : 1.3 sec

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Geography Universe

Q. To a space traveller on moon, the lunar sky during day time appears ________

A.
Black
B.
White
C.
Blue
D.
Red

Answer

Correct Answer : Black

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Geography Universe

Q. Triton is the Moon of which planet?

A.
Saturn
B.
Neptune
C.
Uranus
D.
Venus

Answer

Correct Answer : Neptune

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Geography Universe

Q. Twelve constellations referred to as zodiac are ________

A.
A group of stars
B.
Signs of Roman gods
C.
Imaginary region that encompass the path of the planets
D.
None of these

Answer

Correct Answer : Imaginary region that encompass the path of the planets

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Geography Universe

Q. What are Sun spots?

A.
Dark patches on the surface of the sun which are cooler areas
B.
Regions on earth without winter climate
C.
Desert areas on the sun
D.
Dark patches on the surface of the Sun resulting from a localised fall in the temperature to about 4000 K

Answer

Correct Answer : Dark patches on the surface of the Sun resulting from a localised fall in the temperature to about 4000 K

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Geography Universe

Q. What is “Supernova”?

A.
Meteor
B.
Comet
C.
Asteroid
D.
Black Hole

Answer

Correct Answer : Black Hole

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Geography Universe

Q. What is the difference between asteroids and comets? 1. Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky and metallic material. 2. Asteroids are found mostly between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found mostly between Venus and Mercury. 3. Comets show a perceptible glowing tail, while asteroids do not. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A.
3 only
B.
1 and 2 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer : 1 and 3 only

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Geography Universe

Q. What is the total number of planets move around the Sun?

A.
Seven
B.
Five
C.
Eight
D.
Six

Answer

Correct Answer : Eight

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Geography Universe

Q. Which is the brightest planet of the solar system?

A.
Uranus
B.
Jupiter
C.
Mercury
D.
Venus

Answer

Correct Answer : Venus

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