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  1. The darkest part of the shadow during eclipse is

    2. A.

     Halo
    B.

     Umbra
    C.

     Penumbra
    D.

     Black Hole

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  2. The sunspots cause ________

    3. A.

     Aurora borealis and aurora australis
    B.

     Magnetic storms on the surface of the sun
    C.

     Polar auroras
    D.

     All of these

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  3. Which of these is a dwarf planet?

    4. A.

     Neptune
    B.

     Titan
    C.

     Eris
    D.

     Hydra

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  4. The altitudes of heavenly bodies appear to be greater than they actually are. This is due to ________

    5. A.

     Vertical motion of these heavenly bodies
    B.

     Motions of the earth
    C.

     Atmospheric refraction
    D.

     These are visible because of light of the sun reflected from their surface

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  5. The Planet amongst the following (other than Saturn), that shows a faint ring is ________.

    6. A.

     Earth
    B.

     Jupiter
    C.

     Mars
    D.

     Pluto

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  6. Comets are celestial bodies moving about the solar system in

    7. A.

     Elliptical or hyperbolic orbits, usually accompanied by a shining tail
    B.

     Elliptical orbits usually accompanied by a long shining tail
    C.

     Hyperbolic orbit always accompanied by a shining head
    D.

     Hyperbolic orbit without projecting any tail or head

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  7. The period of one revolution of sun around the centre of galaxy is called ________

    8. A.

     Parsec
    B.

     Astronomical year
    C.

     Cosmic year
    D.

     Light year

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  8. Which is the hottest planet in the solar system?

    9. A.

     Jupiter
    B.

     Saturn
    C.

     Venus
    D.

     Uranus

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  9. Which is the brightest planet of the solar system?

    10. A.

     Jupiter
    B.

     Mercury
    C.

     Uranus
    D.

     Venus

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  10. The planet that is nearly comparable to Earth as regards its size and mass is

    11. A.

     Pluto
    B.

     Mars
    C.

     Venus
    D.

     Mercury

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