11 July 2023
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11th July 2023 Static Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements :
Statement I: We cannot see the moon and stars during the daytime.
Statement II: The very bright light of the sun does not allow us to see them.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
The answer is A
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
We cannot see the moon and all those bright tiny objects during day time because the very bright light of the sun does not allow us to see all these bright objects in the night sky.Incorrect
The answer is A
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
We cannot see the moon and all those bright tiny objects during day time because the very bright light of the sun does not allow us to see all these bright objects in the night sky. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
1. The sun, the moon and all those objects shining in the night sky are called celestial bodies.
2. Stars are very small and cold.
3. They are made up of gases.
4. They have their own heat and light, which they emit in large amounts.
How many of the statements given above are correct?Correct
The answer is B.
Statements 1,3 and 4 are correct. Statement 2 is wrong.
Statement 1: The sun, the moon and all those objects shining in the night sky are called celestial bodies.
Statement 2: Stars are very big and hot.
Statement 3: They are made up of gases.
Statement 4: They have their own heat and light, which they emit in large amounts. The Sun is a star.Incorrect
The answer is B.
Statements 1,3 and 4 are correct. Statement 2 is wrong.
Statement 1: The sun, the moon and all those objects shining in the night sky are called celestial bodies.
Statement 2: Stars are very big and hot.
Statement 3: They are made up of gases.
Statement 4: They have their own heat and light, which they emit in large amounts. The Sun is a star. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
1. The various patterns formed by different groups of stars are called constellations.
2. Saptarshi is a group of seven stars that forms the part of Ursa Major Constellation.
3. Pole star always remains in the same position in the sky.How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
The answer is C.
All three statements are correct.
Statement 1: The various patterns formed by different groups of stars are called constellations. Ursa Major or Big Bear is one such constellation.
Statement 2. Saptarshi is a group of seven stars that forms the part of Ursa Major Constellation.
Statement 3. The North Star indicates the north direction. It is also called the Pole Star. It always remains in the same position in the sky. We can locate the position of the Pole Star with the help of the Saptarishi. If an imaginary line is drawn joining the pointer stars and extended further, it will point to the Pole Star.Incorrect
The answer is C.
All three statements are correct.
Statement 1: The various patterns formed by different groups of stars are called constellations. Ursa Major or Big Bear is one such constellation.
Statement 2. Saptarshi is a group of seven stars that forms the part of Ursa Major Constellation.
Statement 3. The North Star indicates the north direction. It is also called the Pole Star. It always remains in the same position in the sky. We can locate the position of the Pole Star with the help of the Saptarishi. If an imaginary line is drawn joining the pointer stars and extended further, it will point to the Pole Star. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
1. Planets are celestial bodies that have their own heat and light.
2. Sun is the nearest star to the Earth.
3. The only satellite of the Earth is moon.
4. The fixed elongated paths along which the planets move around the Sun are called orbits.How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
The answer is B.
Statement 1 is wrong. Statements 2,3 and 4 are correct.
Statement 1: Planets are celestial bodies that do not have their own heat and light. They are lit by the light of the stars. The word ‘planet’ comes from the Greek word “Planetai” which means ‘wanderers’. The earth on which we live is a planet. It gets all its heat and light from the sun, which is our nearest star.
Statement 2: Sun is the nearest star to the Earth.
Statement 3: The only satellite of the Earth is the moon.
Statement 4: The fixed elongated paths along which the planets move around the Sun are called orbits.Incorrect
The answer is B.
Statement 1 is wrong. Statements 2,3 and 4 are correct.
Statement 1: Planets are celestial bodies that do not have their own heat and light. They are lit by the light of the stars. The word ‘planet’ comes from the Greek word “Planetai” which means ‘wanderers’. The earth on which we live is a planet. It gets all its heat and light from the sun, which is our nearest star.
Statement 2: Sun is the nearest star to the Earth.
Statement 3: The only satellite of the Earth is the moon.
Statement 4: The fixed elongated paths along which the planets move around the Sun are called orbits. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
Statement I: Venus is considered as ‘Earth’s-twin’
Statement II: Its size and shape are very much similar to that of the earthWhich one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
The answer is A .
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.
Venus is considered as ‘Earth’s-twin’ because its size and shape are very much similar to that of the Earth.Incorrect
The answer is A .
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.
Venus is considered as ‘Earth’s-twin’ because its size and shape are very much similar to that of the Earth.
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