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    Biggest planet of our solar system?

    • Jupiter
    • Mars
    • Venus
    • Earth
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Explore the wonders of our solar system with the Space and Solar System Quiz! Test your knowledge on the largest planets, Martian satellites, historical space missions, and more. Perfect for learners interested in astronomy and space exploration.

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  • 2. 

    One of the following is a dwarf planet?

    • Moon

    • Pluto

    • Mercury

    • Mars

    Correct Answer
    A. Pluto
    Explanation
    Pluto is considered a dwarf planet because it does not meet the criteria to be classified as a full-fledged planet. In 2006, the International Astronomical Union redefined the definition of a planet, and Pluto did not meet one of the criteria which requires a planet to have cleared its orbit of other debris. As a result, it was reclassified as a dwarf planet.

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  • 3. 

    The first person who landed on Moon was?

    • Mike Collins

    • Kalpana Chawala

    • Neil Armstrong

    • Yuri Gagarin

    Correct Answer
    A. Neil Armstrong
    Explanation
    Neil Armstrong is the correct answer because he was the first person to set foot on the Moon. On July 20, 1969, Armstrong, along with Buzz Aldrin, became the first astronauts to land on the Moon as part of NASA's Apollo 11 mission. Armstrong famously took his first step onto the lunar surface and uttered the iconic words, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." His historic achievement marked a significant milestone in human space exploration.

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  • 4. 

    Which Planet have a ring system around it?

    • Jupiter

    • Mars

    • Saturn

    • Neptune

    Correct Answer
    A. Saturn
    Explanation
    Saturn is the correct answer because it is the only planet listed that has a ring system. Jupiter, Mars, and Neptune do not have visible ring systems like Saturn does. The rings around Saturn are made up of ice particles, dust, and rocks, and they are one of the most distinctive features of the planet.

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  • 5. 

    Which was the first living creature to be sent into space?

    • A Monkey

    • A Dog

    • A Cat

    • A Leopard

    Correct Answer
    A. A Dog
    Explanation
    The first living creature to be sent into space was a dog. This is a well-known fact in the history of space exploration. The Soviet Union launched a stray dog named Laika aboard the spacecraft Sputnik 2 in 1957. Unfortunately, Laika did not survive the mission, but her journey paved the way for human space travel.

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  • 6. 

    Which planet is known as morning star or Evening star?

    • Neptune

    • Mercury

    • Saturn

    • Venus

    Correct Answer
    A. Venus
    Explanation
    Venus is known as the morning star or evening star because it is often visible in the sky during these times. Due to its proximity to the Sun, Venus can be seen shortly before sunrise or shortly after sunset, appearing as a bright star-like object. Its brightness and visibility make it easily distinguishable, hence earning the title of morning star or evening star.

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  • 7. 

    The Asteroid Belt is in between the orbit of:

    • Earth and Mars

    • Jupiter & Saturn

    • Venus & Earth

    • Mars & Jupiter

    Correct Answer
    A. Mars & Jupiter
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Mars & Jupiter. The Asteroid Belt is a region in our solar system located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It is filled with numerous small rocky objects, known as asteroids, which orbit the Sun. These asteroids are remnants from the early formation of our solar system and their presence in the Asteroid Belt is due to the gravitational influence of Jupiter, which prevented them from coalescing into a planet.

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  • 8. 

    Two satellites of Mars are:

    • Titan and Mimas

    • Deimos and Phobos

    • Ganymede and Io

    • None

    Correct Answer
    A. Deimos and Phobos
    Explanation
    Deimos and Phobos are the correct answer because they are the two satellites of Mars. Deimos is the smaller and outermost moon, while Phobos is the larger and innermost moon. They were both discovered in 1877 by American astronomer Asaph Hall. These two moons are irregularly shaped and are thought to be captured asteroids. They play a significant role in the study of Mars and its gravitational influence on them provides valuable information about the planet's interior and evolution.

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    The first Indian Satellite is?

    • Bhaskara Sega -I

    • Rohini RS-I

    • Aryabhata

    • INSAT-1A

    Correct Answer
    A. Aryabhata
    Explanation
    Aryabhata is the correct answer because it was the first Indian satellite launched into space. It was named after the famous Indian mathematician and astronomer, Aryabhata. Launched on April 19, 1975, Aryabhata played a significant role in kickstarting India's space program and paved the way for future satellite missions.

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