A.
Venus
B.
Mars
C.
Jupiter
D.
Earth
Answer:
Option A: Venus
2. Centaurus A is a ___________.
A.
Star
B.
Galaxy
C.
Constellation
D.
Planet
Answer:
Option B: Galaxy
3. Which one of the below planets has no atmosphere?
A.
Mercury
B.
Venus
C.
Mars
D.
Jupiter
Answer:
Option A: Mercury
4. Which is the largest of the 88 recognized constellations?
A.
Libra
B.
Centaurus
C.
Hydra
D.
Cancer
Answer:
Option C: Hydra
5. How many planets are there in the solar system?
A.
7
B.
8
C.
9
D.
10
Answer:
Option B: 8
6. What is the full form of SETI?
A.
Study of Extraterrestrial Intelligence
B.
Signal for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
C.
Search for Extraterrestrial Information
D.
Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Answer:
Option D: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
7. The point in the orbit where a celestial body is nearest to the sun is called?
A.
Aphelion
B.
Perihelion
C.
Apogee
D.
Perigee
Answer:
Option B: Perihelion
8. The first refracting telescope was invented by?
A.
Galileo Galilei
B.
William Herschel
C.
Edwin Hubble
D.
Hans Lippershey
Answer:
Option D: Hans Lippershey
9. Which is the brightest nebula in the sky?
A.
Orion Nebula
B.
Omega Nebula
C.
Pistol Nebula
D.
Flame Nebula
Answer:
Option A: Orion Nebula
10. Who is the author of the book “Astronomia nova”?
A.
Galileo Galilei
B.
William Herschel
C.
Johannes Kepler
D.
Edwin Hubble
Answer:
Option C: Johannes Kepler
11. How many laws of planetary motion were discovered by Johannes Kepler?
A.
Two
B.
Three
C.
Four
D.
Five
Answer:
Option B: Three
12. Which is the largest moon of Saturn?
A.
Titan
B.
Rhea
C.
Dione
D.
Mimas
Answer:
Option A: Titan