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.

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

3.

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

4.

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

5.

INSAT is an artificial satellite

6.

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

7.

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

8.

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

9.

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

10.

Orion is also known as the …………..

11.

How many stars are there in Orion constellation?

12.

Sirius is the brightest star in the sky.

13.

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

14.

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

15.

Distances between celestial bodies are measured in ………

16.

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

17.

Stars appear to move from east to west.

18.

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

19.

Ancient Indian astronomy is mentioned in the ……….

20.

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

21.

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

22.

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

23.

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