51 Questions
Which is the biggest planet?
Uranus
Which planet is known for having life?
Which planet is known as the brightest planet?
Which planet is also known as the red planet?
Mars
Which planet has three rings?
Saturn
What is a characteristic of planets?
Planets reflect the light of the sun
How many planets are there in our solar system?
Eight
Which of the following describes a star?
Stars twinkle at night
What is true about the sun?
Sun is a star
Which planet is not part of our solar system?
Pluto
Why do stars which are bigger than the sun appear smaller to us?
They are farther away than the Sun.
Why does the pole star appear to be stationary?
It is situated along the Earth's axis of rotation.
What is the primary difference between a planet and a star?
Stars produce their own light, planets reflect light
Why does Venus appear so bright in the sky?
Its thick clouds reflect most of the sunlight back into space.
What does it mean when we say a star is 3.4 light years away from the Earth?
Light from the star will take 3.4 years to reach the Earth.
Why does the Sun appear bigger and brighter than other stars?
It is much closer to Earth than other stars.
Where are asteroids primarily found?
Between Mars and Jupiter
Which planet does not have rings?
Mars
What do planets revolve around?
A star (Sun)
What characteristic of planets' orbits is mentioned?
Maintaining a fixed position
Which of the following is not a star?
Asteroids
Which of these is not a constellation?
Asteroids
In which document is the diagram of the positions of different stars mentioned?
White paper
What is not shown on the new moon major's diagram?
White page
What is a group of stars called?
Constellation
What is the task given related to the positions of different stars?
Draw the diagram
What is the name given to a heavenly body that revolves around any planet?
Upgrah
The nearest star to the Earth is called?
Proxima Centauri
Which star appears to be fixed in the North direction?
Dhruv Tara
What shape does the Orion constellation resemble?
Polygon
Which constellation has a shape resembling a question mark?
Big Dipper
Which planet is closest to the Sun?
Mercury
Asteroids are mainly found between which two planets?
Mars and Jupiter
Which planet does not have any natural satellites?
Mercury
Which of the following is not a member of the solar system?
Constellations
Which of the following is not a constellation?
Halley's Comet
How many stars are in the Big Saptarishi?
Seven
What is a constellation?
A group of stars forming a pattern
What is the Big Saptarishi also known as?
Big Dipper
Which star is also known as 'Dhrua Mastya'?
Pole Star
What are constellations usually named after?
Mythological characters, people, and animals
What is the name given to a heavenly body with a bright head and a long tail?
Comets
Which planet has 28 natural satellites?
Jupiter
Which is a pseudoplanet?
Pluto
What do you call meteors that do not completely burn up in the atmosphere and fall to Earth?
Metonts
Which group of stars forms the shape of a saucer?
Big sa ptraski
Which of the following is included in the presence of spores?
Chemicals
What is a potential number of spores that could be handled but not exceeded?
500
Which of the following numbers is associated with the content provided?
3718
Why can so many not be handled according to the content provided?
Due to spore load
In the context of the content, what can 1000 represent?
A number of spores
Study Notes
Recognizing the Planet
- The biggest planet is Jupiter.
- The planet with life is Earth.
- The brightest planet is Venus.
- The red planet is Mars.
- The first planet discovered by telescope is Uranus.
- The planet with three rings is Saturn.
- The planet with eight satellites is Neptune.
Stars and Planets
- Stars are bigger and have their own light.
- Planets are smaller and reflect the light of the sun.
- Stars twinkle at night, while planets do not.
- There are only eight planets in our solar system, and only one star, the Sun.
Planets and Their Distance from the Sun
- The order of the planets from the Sun is: Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
Difference between a Planet and a Star
- A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star, is massive enough to be rounded by its own gravity, but not massive enough to cause thermonuclear fusion.
- A star is a massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by its own gravity, producing its own light and heat through nuclear fusion.
Constellations
- A group of stars called a constellation forms an imaginary shape in the night sky.
- Examples of constellations include Ursa Major and Ursa Minor.
- The Big Dipper is also known as the Big Saptarishi or the Saptrishi.
Additional Facts
- Asteroids are found between Mars and Jupiter.
- The planet closest to the Sun is Mercury.
- The nearest star to the Earth is Proxima Centauri.
- The star that seems to be fixed at the North direction is called the Pole Star or Dhruva Tara.
- A heavenly body that revolves around a planet is called an उपग्रह (satellite).
Test your knowledge of celestial bodies and their characteristics in our solar system. Identify planets, stars, and other space objects.
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