3rd Class Science The Solar System Question Bank

done Solar System Total Questions - 57

• question_answer1)
  What constitutes the solar system?
  A)
  Earth                            done clear
  B)
  Moon done clear
  C)
  Sun                              done clear
  D)
  All of these done clear
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• question_answer2)
  The sun attracts all the other objects in the Solar System because:
  A)
  of its magnetic pull done clear
  B)
  of the magnetic pull of other planets done clear
  C)
  it is at the center of the solar system done clear
  D)
  the Sun is so large, that its gravity attracts everything. done clear
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• question_answer3)
  Which planet is no longer considered part of our solar system?
  A)
  Jupiter                         done clear
  B)
  Uranus         done clear
  C)
  Pluto                done clear
  D)
  Neptune done clear
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• question_answer4)
  The nearest planet to the sun is ________
  A)
  Jupiter                         done clear
  B)
  Earth          done clear
  C)
  Mercury           done clear
  D)
  None of these done clear
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• question_answer5)
  The heaviest planet of solar system is _______.
  A)
  Saturn                          done clear
  B)
  Mars           done clear
  C)
  Earth                            done clear
  D)
  Jupiter done clear
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• question_answer6)
  Look at the following pictures and find out the correct order of planets nearest to farthest from the Sun.       
  A)
   (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)          done clear
  B)
   (iv), (i), (ii), (iii) done clear
  C)
   (ii), (iii), (iv), (i)          done clear
  D)
   (iii), (i), (ii), (iv) done clear
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• question_answer7)
  Even though sun casts its hot rays on earth, we do not feel very hot because
  A)
  earth is far away from sun done clear
  B)
  of water on earth's surface done clear
  C)
  atmosphere on earth reflects back sun's light done clear
  D)
  moon protects us from sun's heat done clear
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• question_answer8)
  Who was the first person to walk on the moon?
  A)
  Kalpana Chawala                     done clear
  B)
  APJ Abdul Kalam done clear
  C)
  Galileo                               done clear
  D)
  Neil Armstrong done clear
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• question_answer9)
  Circle the odd one out.            
  A)
  Asteroids                      done clear
  B)
  Planets         done clear
  C)
           Comets                        done clear
  D)
  Gases done clear
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• question_answer10)
  Circle the odd one out.            
  A)
  Venus                          done clear
  B)
  Mars          done clear
  C)
           Moon               done clear
  D)
  Saturn done clear
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• question_answer11)
  What is the sun?
  A)
  a star               done clear
  B)
  a planet        done clear
  C)
  a galaxy                       done clear
  D)
  a comet done clear
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• question_answer12)
  What is floating rock in outer space called?
  A)
  Comet                          done clear
  B)
  Asteroid       done clear
  C)
  Meteor                         done clear
  D)
  Mars done clear
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• question_answer13)
  Seventh planet from sun is:
  A)
  Jupiter                         done clear
  B)
  Venus          done clear
  C)
  Uranus             done clear
  D)
  Saturn done clear
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• question_answer14)
  The biggest planet is
  A)
  Jupiter                         done clear
  B)
  Venus          done clear
  C)
  Uranus                         done clear
  D)
  Saturn done clear
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• question_answer15)
  Which of the following orbits around the sun in\[365\tfrac{1}{4}\]days? A. Moon                                   B. Earth
  A)
  A only                          done clear
  B)
  A and B        done clear
  C)
  B only                          done clear
  D)
  Neither A nor B done clear
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• question_answer16)
  The hottest planet is:
  A)
  Jupiter                         done clear
  B)
  Mars           done clear
  C)
  Venus                          done clear
  D)
  Mercury done clear
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• question_answer17)
  Different seasons on earth are due to:
  A)
  the rotation of the Earth around its own axis done clear
  B)
  the rotation around its own axis and revolution of the Earth around the Sun done clear
  C)
  the revolution of the Earth around the Sun on a tilted axis done clear
  D)
  none of these done clear
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• question_answer18)
  An astronomer is a scientist who studies _______.
  A)
  plants                           done clear
  B)
  medicine        done clear
  C)
  atoms                           done clear
  D)
  space done clear
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• question_answer19)
  What is an astronomer likely to use?
  A)
  Stethoscope    done clear
  B)
  Microscope     done clear
  C)
  Telescope         done clear
  D)
  Scissors done clear
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• question_answer20)
  What is the center of the solar system?
  A)
  Moon                           done clear
  B)
  Earth          done clear
  C)
  Sun                  done clear
  D)
  Neptune done clear
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• question_answer21)
  Who proved that sun is at the center of the solar system?
  A)
  Nicolaus Copernicus   done clear
  B)
  Galileo Galilei done clear
  C)
  Johannes Kepler          done clear
  D)
  All of these done clear
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• question_answer22)
  Why earth is called the blue planet?
  A)
  The earth's atmosphere scatters the light and creates a blue effect. done clear
  B)
  The scientists have discovered that the colour of the earth is blue. done clear
  C)
  70% of earth's surface is covered by water done clear
  D)
  Both (a) and (b) done clear
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• question_answer23)
  Why do astronauts wear oxygen mask on moon?                    
  A)
  There is no atmosphere or oxygen on moon to breathe done clear
  B)
  To avoid suffocation after a long flight in space craft done clear
  C)
  To be used in case of emergency done clear
  D)
  None of these done clear
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• question_answer24)
  What do you call scientists who study stars and planets?
  A)
  Astronaut         done clear
  B)
  Astrologer     done clear
  C)
  Solar scientist done clear
  D)
  Astronomer done clear
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• question_answer25)
  Why does the moon change its shape every night?                      
  A)
  It is natural for moon to change its shape. done clear
  B)
  The atmosphere on moon's surface differs every day, therefore it changes its shape. done clear
  C)
  It only appears that the moon is changing shape. done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer26)
  How do you watch your cable TV or use web camera?               
  A)
  It is done with the help of solar energy. done clear
  B)
  It is done with the help of artificial satellites. done clear
  C)
  It is done with the help of atmosphere surrounding earth's surface. done clear
  D)
  It is done with connecting wires with sky. done clear
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• question_answer27)
  Which of the following shine(s) due to sun's light? A. Sun             B. Moon           C. Earth
  A)
  A only                          done clear
  B)
  Both A and B   done clear
  C)
  B only                          done clear
  D)
  A, B and C done clear
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• question_answer28)
  If your weight is 60 kg, then on moon you would weigh _______.
  A)
  10 kg                done clear
  B)
  6 kg           done clear
  C)
  600 kg                          done clear
  D)
  100 kg done clear
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• question_answer29)
  Study the following pictures: Which among these is the hottest?                  
  A)
           done clear
  B)
           done clear
  C)
                         done clear
  D)
  done clear
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• question_answer30)
  Match the following:

  List I		List II
  A.		1.	Satellite
  B.		2.	Gases
  C.		3.	Star
  D.		4.	Planet

  A          B          C         D
  A)
  3          1          4          2 done clear
  B)
  2          3          1          4 done clear
  C)
  1          2          3          4 done clear
  D)
  4          3          2          1 done clear
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• question_answer31)
  Fill in the blanks: When Rinki got up, the __(30)__ was shining brightly. She got ready to go to school. It was a hot day as it was __(31)___season. Rinki was thirsty/so she drank __(32)__ from her bottle. In the evening, after dinner, Rinki peeped out of the window. In the sky, the __(33)__ was shining.
  A)
  sun   done clear
  B)
  summer        done clear
  C)
  water                           done clear
  D)
  rainy done clear
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• question_answer32)
  Fill in the blanks: When Rinki got up, the __(30)__ was shining brightly. She got ready to go to school. It was a hot day as it was __(31)___season. Rinki was thirsty/so she drank __(32)__ from her bottle. In the evening, after dinner, Rinki peeped out of the window. In the sky, the __(33)__ was shining.
  A)
  sun                               done clear
  B)
  summer        done clear
  C)
  water                           done clear
  D)
  rainy done clear
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• question_answer33)
  Fill in the blanks: When Rinki got up, the __(30)__ was shining brightly. She got ready to go to school. It was a hot day as it was __(31)___season. Rinki was thirsty/so she drank __(32)__ from her bottle. In the evening, after dinner, Rinki peeped out of the window. In the sky, the __(33)__ was shining.
  A)
  water               done clear
  B)
  sun            done clear
  C)
  summer                        done clear
  D)
  coffee done clear
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• question_answer34)
  Fill in the blanks: When Rinki got up, the __(30)__ was shining brightly. She got ready to go to school. It was a hot day as it was __(31)___season. Rinki was thirsty/so she drank __(32)__ from her bottle. In the evening, after dinner, Rinki peeped out of the window. In the sky, the __(33)__ was shining.            
  A)
  sun                               done clear
  B)
  moon          done clear
  C)
  rainy                            done clear
  D)
  summer done clear
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• question_answer35)
  Directions: Read the sentence and identify which option will fill the blanks properly. There is water on our planet __(1)__, but there is no water on __(2)__ .
  A)
   (1) Moon         (2) Earth done clear
  B)
   (1) Moon         (2) Moon done clear
  C)
   (1) Earth         (2) Moon done clear
  D)
   (1) Sun           (2) Earth done clear
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• question_answer36)
  With the help of given clues, try and solve the crossword puzzle:        1. The first scientist to look at sky through telescope
  A)
  Newton            done clear
  B)
  Galileo  done clear
  C)
  Einstein                        done clear
  D)
  none of these      done clear
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• question_answer37)
  With the help of given clues, try and solve the crossword puzzle:        2. Planet between Uranus and Jupiter                  
  A)
  Neptune                       done clear
  B)
  Saturn done clear
  C)
  Earth                            done clear
  D)
  Mars                               done clear
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• question_answer38)
  With the help of given clues, try and solve the crossword puzzle:        3. The farthest planet from the sun               
  A)
  Neptune     done clear
  B)
  Jupiter                     done clear
  C)
  Saturn                          done clear
  D)
  Uranus done clear
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• question_answer39)
  With the help of given clues, try and solve the crossword puzzle:        4. There is no water on its surface
  A)
  Earth                            done clear
  B)
  Moon         done clear
  C)
  Ocean                          done clear
  D)
  none of these done clear
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• question_answer40)
  Read the poems given below and tell which planet relates best to the poem.     Look through the telescope and try and find me. It will be very difficult, you have to try hard to see. I am called a 'dwarf planet', do not forget but still I am important, I bet. Who am I?
  A)
  Earth                            done clear
  B)
  Mercury        done clear
  C)
  Pluto                done clear
  D)
  Neptune done clear
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• question_answer41)
  DIRECTIONS: Based on the information in the table, answer the following questions:

  Name	Number of Moons
  Sun
  Mercury	0
  Venus	0
  Earth	1
  Mars	2
  Jupiter	16
  Saturn	23
  Uranus	15
  Neptune	8

  Units are Earth mass and Earth diameter The planet which has the maximum number of moons
  A)
  Jupiter                         done clear
  B)
  Saturn     done clear
  C)
  Earth                            done clear
  D)
  Mercury done clear
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• question_answer42)
  DIRECTIONS: Based on the information in the table, answer the following questions:

  Name	Number of Moons
  Sun
  Mercury	0
  Venus	0
  Earth	1
  Mars	2
  Jupiter	16
  Saturn	23
  Uranus	15
  Neptune	8

  Units are Earth mass and Earth diameter How many planets have zero moon
  A)
  8                                  done clear
  B)
  2   done clear
  C)
  3                                  done clear
  D)
  1 done clear
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• question_answer43)
  Find as many words as you can related to solar system and then choose the best option. How many words related to solar system are there?
  A)
  9                                  done clear
  B)
  7                done clear
  C)
  6                                  done clear
  D)
  8 done clear
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• question_answer44)
  Based on the fact that the statements given below are true or false, find the correct sequence. A. Jupiter does not have rings B. Uranus has 11 rings C. Pluto is a large planet.
  A)
  TFT                             done clear
  B)
  FTF        done clear
  C)
  FFT                             done clear
  D)
  TTF done clear
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• question_answer45)
  The Earth completes one revolution in:
  A)
  one hour          done clear
  B)
  one year      done clear
  C)
  one day                        done clear
  D)
  one month done clear
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• question_answer46)
  The imaginary line dividing the Earth into two halves is called:
  A)
  equator         done clear
  B)
  half line         done clear
  C)
  orbit                             done clear
  D)
  path done clear
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• question_answer47)
  The only planet with life in the solar system is:
  A)
  Moon                           done clear
  B)
  Sun            done clear
  C)
  Mars                            done clear
  D)
  Earth done clear
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• question_answer48)
  The Earth completes one rotation in:
  A)
  one day     done clear
  B)
  one year       done clear
  C)
  one week                     done clear
  D)
  one hour done clear
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• question_answer49)
  Which of these shapes does the Moon never take?                 
  A)
                       done clear
  B)
              done clear
  C)
               done clear
  D)
  done clear
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• question_answer50)
  The Earth rotates from:
  A)
  East to West                 done clear
  B)
  North to South done clear
  C)
  South to North             done clear
  D)
  West to East done clear
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• question_answer51)
  The Sun rises in the east and sets in the west. In what direction is the Earth rotating?
  A)
  East to West     done clear
  B)
  West to East   done clear
  C)
  North to South             done clear
  D)
  South to North done clear
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• question_answer52)
  When we observe a ship sailing away from the shore the lower part of the ship disappears first from the sight. Then at last, the flag at the top pole disappears. This is possible only if the Earth is: 
  A)
  round shaped    done clear
  B)
  zid zag shaped done clear
  C)
  slate shaped                 done clear
  D)
  flat done clear
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• question_answer53)
  How does the moon shines, even though it does not have its own light?
  A)
  There is water on moon's surface. done clear
  B)
  It shines due to sun's light. done clear
  C)
  It shines due to thick layer of gases surrounding it. done clear
  D)
  It shines due to stars surrounding it. done clear
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• question_answer54)
  A globe is a model of:
  A)
  sun                               done clear
  B)
  Moon          done clear
  C)
  Earth      done clear
  D)
  all of these done clear
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• question_answer55)
  Which of the following is a source of heat and light to all living organisms?
  A)
  Wood                           done clear
  B)
  Coal           done clear
  C)
  Sun                  done clear
  D)
  Moon done clear
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• question_answer56)
  Ram and Mohan were arguing on the topic that Sun is a star or a planet Rahul heard this. He came in between and explained them thoroughly. What would you do if you were in the same situation as Rahul?                      
  A)
  Take Ram and Mohan to the police station. done clear
  B)
  Scold Ram and Mohan for arguing. done clear
  C)
  Explain the matter correctly and help them understand clearly. done clear
  D)
  Don't do anything. done clear
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• question_answer57)
  Look at the following diagram and answer the following questions: Why is solar energy reflected from the earth?
  A)
  Due to gravitational pull of the earth. done clear
  B)
  Due to presence of atmosphere on earth. done clear
  C)
  Due to presence of water on earth. done clear
  D)
  Due to presence of animals on earth. done clear
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