MCQ on Class 8 Stars and the Solar System

1.

The sunlight takes an average of ………..to travel from the Sun to Earth.

2.

…………is the study of celestial objects and their associated phenomena?

3.

Which agency responsible for the development of space science programs in India.

4.

Man-made satellites orbiting the Earth are called …………

5.

INSAT is an artificial satellite

6.

How many stars are there in Orion constellation?

7.

The constellation …………..is shaped like a large ladle or a question mark.

8.

…………refer to groups of stars with a recognizable shape.

9.

Mars appears slightly reddish in colour due to the presence of …………on its surface.

10.

The celestial body which revolves around a planet is known as a ……

11.

The Ursa Major constellation is also known as………….

12.

This constellation is visible in the northern hemisphere around the spring.

13.

During winter, ……….can be seen in the late evenings.

14.

Orion is also known as the …………..

15.

Distances between celestial bodies are measured in ………

16.

Stars appear to move from east to west.

17.

Sirius is the brightest star in the sky.

18.

Planets revolve around the Sun in a specific path is Known as an ……

19.

…………….are celestial objects that are also called minor planets.

20.

The shape of Leo Major is similar to a ……….

21.

……………are celestial bodies that emit light of their own.

22.

……….was the first Indian artificial satellite of the Earth.

23.

Ancient Indian astronomy is mentioned in the ……….