MCQ on Class 8 Stars and the Solar System

1.

INSAT is an artificial satellite

2.

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

3.

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

4.

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

5.

Orion is also known as the …………..

6.

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

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.

Distances between celestial bodies are measured in ………

10.

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

11.

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

12.

Ancient Indian astronomy is mentioned in the ……….

13.

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

14.

Stars appear to move from east to west.

15.

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

16.

Sirius is the brightest star in the sky.

17.

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

18.

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

19.

How many stars are there in Orion constellation?

20.

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

21.

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

22.

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

23.

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