Stars and The Solar System – MCQs Online Practice Test with Automatic scoring
CBSE Class 8 Science – Chapter 17: Stars and the Solar System (Online MCQ Quiz)
This 30-question, 30-minute timed quiz is designed strictly as per the NCERT Class 8 Science syllabus,
ideal for CBSE Board Examination style practice with instant feedback and automatic scoring.
30-Minute Timed Quiz – 30 MCQs with Instant Feedback
Click Start Quiz to begin the 30-minute countdown. Each question has one correct option.
As soon as you select an option, you will see whether it is correct along with a
concept-clearing explanation.
When time is over, the quiz will auto-submit. You can also click
Submit Quiz & Show Answers any time to view your score and all correct answers.
Topic 1
Night Sky and Celestial Objects
Q1. Celestial objects are:
Q2. The branch of science that studies stars, planets and other celestial objects is called:
Q3. The nearest star to the Earth is:
Q4. Stars appear like tiny points of light mainly because they:
Topic 2
Stars, Constellations and the Pole Star
Q5. A group of stars that appears to form a recognizable pattern is called a:
Q6. The constellation Ursa Major is also known as:
Q7. The constellation that looks like a hunter with a belt of three stars in a line is:
Q8. The Pole Star is useful because it:
Q9. The Pole Star can be found by using the pointer stars of the constellation:
Topic 3
Solar System and Planets
Q10. The solar system consists of the Sun and:
Q11. Which of the following is the correct order of planets from the Sun?
Q12. Inner planets are:
Q13. Which planet is known as the “Red Planet”?
Q14. Which is the largest planet in the solar system?
Q15. Which planet is famous for its beautiful rings?
Topic 4
Earth, Moon and Phases of the Moon
Q16. Earth is called a unique planet because it has:
Q17. The natural satellite of the Earth is:
Q18. The Moon appears bright because it:
Q19. Phases of the Moon are:
Q20. On New Moon day, the Moon:
Topic 5
Asteroids, Comets, Meteors and Meteorites
Q21. Asteroids are:
Q22. Most asteroids are found:
Q23. A comet mainly consists of:
Q24. The tail of a comet always points:
Q25. A meteor appears to us as:
Topic 6
Artificial Satellites and Mixed Concepts
Q26. An artificial satellite is:
Q27. Which of the following is not a purpose of artificial satellites?
Q28. Remote sensing is the technique of:
Q29. Which one is an Indian artificial satellite?
Q30. Which of the following are members of the solar system?
