The Earth in the Solar System MCQs
The Earth in the Solar System – MCQs
Class: CBSE Class 6
Subject: Social Science – Geography
Section: The Earth: Our Habitat
Topic: The Earth in the Solar System
Board: CBSE Board Examination
Subject: Social Science – Geography
Section: The Earth: Our Habitat
Topic: The Earth in the Solar System
Board: CBSE Board Examination
1. The Sun is a:
Answer: B. Star
Explanation: The Sun is a huge ball of hot gases that gives heat and light to the Solar System.
Explanation: The Sun is a huge ball of hot gases that gives heat and light to the Solar System.
2. The family of the Sun is called:
Answer: C – It includes planets, satellites, asteroids, and comets.
3. Earth is the ______ planet from the Sun.
Answer: B – Third planet supporting life.
4. The shape of Earth is called:
Answer: C – Slightly flattened sphere.
5. The path of a planet is called:
Answer: B – Fixed path around the Sun.
6. Earth’s only natural satellite:
Answer: B
7. The Moon reflects:
Answer: B
8. Planets that have rings:
Answer: D
9. Largest planet:
Answer: B
10. Red Planet:
Answer: A
11. Closest planet to Sun:
Answer: B
12. Hottest planet:
Answer: B
13. Group of stars forming patterns:
Answer: B
14. Our galaxy:
Answer: B
15. Shooting stars are:
Answer: A
16. Asteroids lie between:
Answer: B
17. Comets have:
Answer: A
18. Time taken by Earth to rotate:
Answer: B
19. Time taken to revolve:
Answer: C
20. Earth supports life because of:
Answer: D
Explanation: Presence of water, oxygen, and moderate climate makes Earth habitable.
Explanation: Presence of water, oxygen, and moderate climate makes Earth habitable.