MCQ on Class 8 Stars and the Solar System

1.

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

2.

Sirius is the brightest star in the sky.

3.

INSAT is an artificial satellite

4.

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

5.

Ancient Indian astronomy is mentioned in the ……….

6.

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

7.

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

8.

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

9.

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

10.

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

11.

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

12.

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

13.

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

14.

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

15.

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

16.

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

17.

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

18.

Orion is also known as the …………..

19.

Distances between celestial bodies are measured in ………

20.

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

21.

How many stars are there in Orion constellation?

22.

Stars appear to move from east to west.

23.

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