MCQ on Class 8 Stars and the Solar System

1.

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

2.

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

3.

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

4.

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

5.

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

6.

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

7.

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

8.

Sirius is the brightest star in the sky.

9.

INSAT is an artificial satellite

10.

Stars appear to move from east to west.

11.

Ancient Indian astronomy is mentioned in the ……….

12.

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

13.

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

14.

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

15.

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

16.

Distances between celestial bodies are measured in ………

17.

How many stars are there in Orion constellation?

18.

Orion is also known as the …………..

19.

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

20.

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

21.

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

22.

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

23.

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