MCQ on Class 8 Stars and the Solar System

1.

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

2.

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

3.

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

4.

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

5.

Ancient Indian astronomy is mentioned in the ……….

6.

How many stars are there in Orion constellation?

7.

INSAT is an artificial satellite

8.

Stars appear to move from east to west.

9.

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

10.

Distances between celestial bodies are measured in ………

11.

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

12.

Orion is also known as the …………..

13.

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

14.

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

15.

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

16.

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

17.

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

18.

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

19.

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

20.

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

21.

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

22.

Sirius is the brightest star in the sky.

23.

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