Cluster · Earth and Solar System Science

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Earth Science and Solar System Basics
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A _________________ is a cloud of dust and gas inside a galaxy. [CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I]

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Which is the most widely accepted model to explain the formation and evaluation of the solar system? [SICPO Paper I 2023]

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The crust is the Earth's outermost layer that is less than _______ percent of Earth by mass, with oceanic crust and continental crust often consisting of more felsic rocks. [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2022]

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Which of the following planets’ atmosphere is made up of thick white and yellowish clouds of sulphuric acid? [CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I]

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Which of the following planets is considered as Earth’s twin planet? [CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I]

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The partially molten upper mantle material called __________ is a mechanically vulnerable layer beneath the lithosphere characterised by low seismic wave velocity and high attenuation. [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023]

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Identify the only natural satellite of Earth. [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Earth’s core is mainly made up of ______. [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2022]

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Which among the following is another word for universe? [CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I]

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Which dwarf planet orbits the sun in 310 years at a distance between 38.5 to 53 AU? [CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I]

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In which among the following orbits does the satellites circle Earth directly above the equator? [CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I]

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The point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the centre of the earth is known as: [CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I]

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The upper portion of the mantle is called ____. [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2022]

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In approximately how much time does Mars complete one spin on its axis? [CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I]

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Which of the following statements about planet Saturn is true? [CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I]

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What is the radius of the earth? [CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I]

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Which of the following statements is correct? [CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I]

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Identify a dwarf planet from the following list. [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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A distinctive cross-shaped constellation best seen in the northern hemisphere during the summer and fall months around September is: [CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I]

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Which scientist thought of the concept of steady state of the universe? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023]

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Which star is also known as the ‘Pole Star’? [CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I]

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What is the average height of troposphere? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2022]

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Which of the following is the largest moon of Saturn? [MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021]

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In which layer of atmosphere does the meteorites burn up on entering from the space? [CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I]

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Which is the nearest planet to the Sun? [CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I]

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Which of the following is, at times, NOT considered to be a planet? [MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021]

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A constellation of the northern sky easily recognised by a group of five bright stars forming a slightly irregular ‘W’ is called: [CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I]

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The age of the Earth is currently thought to be: [SICPO Paper I 2023]

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Which of the following is an outer planet of the solar system? [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Which trend is found about the distance between the galaxies? [SICPO Paper I 2023]

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Which theory describes the collective effects of changes in Earth's movements on its climate over thousands of years? [CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I]

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In 1664, who discovered the fifth star in the Trapezium, an asterism (mini-constellation) in the constellation Orion? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2022]

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Which planet is the second largest planet in our solar system and also has the biggest and brightest rings around it? [CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I]

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Each orbit of International Space Station (ISS) takes ______ minutes. [CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I]

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Terrestrial planets are composed of _________ . [SICPO Paper I 2023]

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_________ oblong orbit overlaps the orbit of Neptune. [CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I]

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Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Which among the following is another word for universe?

[SSC CHSL 2022]

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The Big Dipper is an asterism formed by the seven brightest stars in the constellation:

[SSC CHSL 2024]

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Planet Pluto was discovered by:

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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_________ is a well known constellation that can be seen in the evening. This constellation is also known as ‘the Hunter’.

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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In which among the following orbits does the satellite circle Earth directly above the equator?

[SSC CHSL 2022]

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The study of the universe is known as:

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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How many moons does planet Mars have as of October 2020 ?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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How many days are taken by the moon to complete a single rotation on its axis?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Which among the following planets does not have any satellites?

[SSC MTS 2022]

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Each orbit of the International Space Station (ISS) takes _____minutes .

[SSC CHSL 2022]

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The constellation 'Ursa Major' is also known as _________.

[SSC GD 2022]

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Which galaxy is the nearest to the Milky Way?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Which among the following is NOT a Jovian planet?

[SSC MTS 2022]

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