CBSE Class 8 Science Stars and the Solar System Quiz 1

1. Which of the following does not belong to the family of solar system?

A Planet B Galaxy C Meteors D Comet

2. The Halley’s Comet is seen after every

A 76 months B 76 years C 56 months D 56 years

3. Ursa Major is a

4. Which planet has the largest number of satellites?

A Jupiter B Saturn C Mercury D Mars

5. Which unit is used to measure astronomical distances?

A Leap year B Light year C Century D Sound year

6. The stars forming a recognizable shape is called

A constellation B system C galaxy D asteroids

7. Which star is nearest to Earth?

A Pole star B Cassiopeia C Orion D Sun

8. What term is used for celestial bodies that revolve around the Sun in highly elliptical orbit?

A Comet B Meteors C Asteroids D Planets

9. Which small objects revolve between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter?

A Satellites B Comets C Asteroids D Meteorites

10. Which planet is called morning star or evening star?

A Venus B Mars C Jupiter D Mercury