MCQ on Class 8 Stars and the Solar System

1.

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

2.

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

3.

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

4.

Stars appear to move from east to west.

5.

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

6.

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

7.

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

8.

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

9.

Sirius is the brightest star in the sky.

10.

INSAT is an artificial satellite

11.

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

12.

Orion is also known as the …………..

13.

Ancient Indian astronomy is mentioned in the ……….

14.

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

15.

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

16.

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

17.

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

18.

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

19.

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

20.

How many stars are there in Orion constellation?

21.

Distances between celestial bodies are measured in ………

22.

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

23.

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