MCQ on Class 8 Stars and the Solar System

1.

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

2.

Sirius is the brightest star in the sky.

3.

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

4.

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

5.

INSAT is an artificial satellite

6.

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

7.

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

8.

Distances between celestial bodies are measured in ………

9.

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

10.

Ancient Indian astronomy is mentioned in the ……….

11.

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

12.

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

13.

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

14.

Orion is also known as the …………..

15.

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

16.

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

17.

Stars appear to move from east to west.

18.

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

19.

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

20.

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

21.

How many stars are there in Orion constellation?

22.

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

23.

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