MCQ on Class 8 Stars and the Solar System

1.

Ancient Indian astronomy is mentioned in the ……….

2.

Distances between celestial bodies are measured in ………

3.

How many stars are there in Orion constellation?

4.

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

5.

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

6.

Stars appear to move from east to west.

7.

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

8.

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

9.

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

10.

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

11.

Orion is also known as the …………..

12.

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

13.

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

14.

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

15.

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

16.

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

17.

Sirius is the brightest star in the sky.

18.

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

19.

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

20.

INSAT is an artificial satellite

21.

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

22.

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

23.

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