World geography Quiz 2 September 22, 2018 September 22, 2018 Please enter your email: 1. Pole Star is always seen at one point in the sky whereas other stars are not; this is Pole star is a star of our own galaxy Pole star lies in the axis of spin of the earth Pole star rotates with the same period as the earth Sun and Pole star are in two opposite directions relative to earth 2. In order of their distances from the Sun, which of the following planets lie between Earth and Jupiter Saturn and Earth Jupiter and Saturn Saturn and Neptune 3. Which planet of the solar system spins on its axis at the fastest rate? Mercury Saturn Earth Jupiter 4. The correct sequence of planets in the descending order of their equatorial diameter is : Mars, Mercury, Uranus, Earth Uranus, Earth, Mars, Mercury Earth, Mars, Mercury, Uranus Mercury, Uranus, Mars, Earth 5. Which planet looks reddish in the night sky? Saturn Jupiter Mars Mercury 6. Which of the following planets is known as ‘Morning Star’? Mercury Mars Jupiter Venus 7. In 1610, Galileo Galilei discovered four moons of which planet? Saturn Jupiter None of these Neptune 8. Which of the following is the largest of the inner planets? [IAS 1990] Mars Mercury Earth Venus 9. The outermost layer of Sun is called: convection zone corona chromosphere photosphere 10. Which planet is known as the ‘Watery Planet’ ? Mercury Jupiter Mars Earth Loading … Question 1 of 10 Share this:WhatsAppTelegramTweet Related