The study of universe on grand scale is called.
Cosmology
Astronomy
Astrology
Exbiology
Correct Answer :
A. Cosmology
Related Questions
What la the difference between a gulf and a bay?
A gulf is big and a bay is small
A gulf is at a rivermouth and a bay is not
A bay is surrounded by cliffs and a gulf by lowland
Both are part of the sea that extend considerably into the land, but a bay usually has a wider entrance than a gulf
Polar diameter of the Eearth is.
17214 km
12741 km
12714 km
17124 km
How many of the following statements are true?
1. Mean Solar Day is greater than Sidereal Day approximately by 4 minutes.
2. Earth's rotational velocity is decreasing.
3. Planets are arranged according to their increasing distance from the sun as follo
3 and 4
1, 3 and 4
1 and 2
1, 2, 3 and 4
Sidereal means
Pertaining or referring to the stars
Pertaining or referring to the moon
Pertaining or referring to the Sun
Pertaining' or referring to the cosmic bodies
The length of its day and the tilt of its axis are almost identical to those of the Earth. This is true or
Uranus
Neptune
Saturn
Mars
What is the average radius of the Earth?
6071km
6571km
6371km
6771 km
Charon' is the satellite of _____.
Earth
Saturn
Pluto
Neptune
Which planet la known as a 'Morning Star' as well as an 'Evening Star'?
Venus
Uranus
Mercury
Mars
Which is the second largest satellite in the Solar System?
Titan
Charon
Ganymede
Europa
A 'black hole' is a body in space which does not allow any radiation to come out. This property is due to its
Very small size
Very large size
Very high density
Very low density
Average density of the Earth is ( relative to water) __.
5.5
4.5
9.5
6.5
The study of universe on grand scale is called.
Cosmology
Astronomy
Astrology
Exbiology
The Sun contains over ___of the total mass of the Solar System.
0.825
0.98
0.998
0.02
What is the Southern Cross?
Position of the Sun during summer solstice
Position of the vertical Sun during winter solstice
A star showing the position of the South Pole
Point of intersection of Antarctic Circle and the Prime Meridian
Relatively cool spots of the Sun are called __ while relatively hot spots of the Sun are called __.
Fusionspot, Facu1ae
Sunspot, Faculae
Faculae, Sunspot
Sunspot, Hotspot
A family or system of millions and millions of stars are called ____.
Universe
Solar System
Galaxy
Asteroids
In which of the following planets, the Great Red Spot has been the special feature?
Jupiter
Saturn
Mars
Venus
What does perigee mean?
The position of the moon farthest from the earth
The position of the earth nearest to the Sun
The position of the moon nearest to the earth
The position of the earth farthest from the Sun
What is the direction of rotation of the earth on its axis?
East to West
South to North
North to South
West to East
Which one of the following conditions is moat relevant for the presence of life on Mars?
Atmospheric composition
Thermal conditions
Occurrence of ice caps and frozen water
Occurrence of ozone
Which planet does take the longest time in completing one revolution around the Sun?
Uranus
Saturn
Pluto
Neptune
The time taken by the sun to revolve around the centre or our galaxy is
25 million yrs
100 million yrs
250 million yrs
500 millionyrs
Which planet is called 'red planet'?
Mars
Jupiter
Mercury
Venus
What part of the moon's surface can be visible from the earth?
1.59
1.41
0.5
1/3rd
Sun revolves around galaxy once in every 250 million years, this length of time is called _____.
Cosmic or Galactic Year
Mean Solar Year
Sidereal Year
Leap Year
When does the Vernal Equinox occur?
December 25
March 21
February 28
January 14
The dark patches, associated with the Sun storms present in Sun are called
Sunspots
Pulsars
White Dwarfstar
Supernova
How much time does the earth take in completing one rotation on its axis in relation to sun?
23 hours 56 minutes
24 hours
23 hours 46 minutes
24 hours 4 minutes
What is the name of 'brightest Planet'?
Venus
Mercury
Mars
Saturn
Our Solar System is an orderly community of _____.
One star
Two stars
Three stars
Four stars