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MCQ Class 3 SST Earth in the Universe
What are the heavenly bodies found in the universe?
- Stars, planets, and moons
- Rocks, dust, and gases
- Constellations and asteroids
- Meteors and comets
Answer:Â Stars, planets, and moons
What are stars made of?
- Dust and gases
- Rocks and water
- Burning hot gases
- Solid matter and plasma
Answer: Burning hot gases
Why do stars appear small from Earth?
- They are far away from us
- They are tiny in size
- They emit less light
- They are covered in dust and clouds
Answer:Â They are far away from us
Which constellation is known as the Great Bear?
- Ursa Major
- Orion
- Leo
- Sagittarius
Answer:Â Ursa Major
Which star is closest to the Earth?
- Ursa Major
- Leo
- Orion
- The Sun
Answer: The Sun
How many planets are there in our solar system?
- 7
- 9
- 8
- 10
Answer: 8
What provides heat and light to the planets?
- Stars
- Moons
- Comets
- Asteroids
Answer:Â Stars
Which is the brightest object in the night sky?
- Jupiter
- Venus
- Mars
- The Moon
Answer: The Moon
What does the Moon reflect to appear bright?
- Earth’s light
- Sun’s light
- Starlight
- Its own light
Answer: Sun’s light
Which planet was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006?
- Venus
- Mars
- Neptune
- Pluto
Answer: Pluto
What did India’s spacecraft Chandrayaan-1 discover on the moon?
- Presence of water
- Presence of aliens
- Evidence of ancient civilizations
- Abundance of helium
Answer:Â Presence of water
What is the primary source of light and heat for Earth?
- Moon
- Stars
- Sun
- Planets
Answer: Sun
Which planet is known as the “Red Planet”?
- Mars
- Jupiter
- Saturn
- Uranus
Answer:Â Mars
