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 rotates with the same period as the earth Sun and Pole star are in two opposite directions relative to earth Pole star lies in the axis of spin of the earth 2. In order of their distances from the Sun, which of the following planets lie between Earth and Jupiter Saturn and Neptune Saturn and Earth Jupiter and Saturn 3. The outermost layer of Sun is called: convection zone chromosphere photosphere corona 4. Which of the following planets is known as ‘Morning Star’? Jupiter Mars Venus Mercury 5. The correct sequence of planets in the descending order of their equatorial diameter is : Earth, Mars, Mercury, Uranus Mercury, Uranus, Mars, Earth Mars, Mercury, Uranus, Earth Uranus, Earth, Mars, Mercury 6. In 1610, Galileo Galilei discovered four moons of which planet? Saturn Neptune None of these Jupiter 7. Which of the following is the largest of the inner planets? [IAS 1990] Mercury Mars Earth Venus 8. Which planet looks reddish in the night sky? Mars Mercury Jupiter Saturn 9. Which planet of the solar system spins on its axis at the fastest rate? Mercury Jupiter Saturn Earth 10. Which planet is known as the ‘Watery Planet’ ? Earth Jupiter Mars Mercury Loading … Question 1 of 10 Share this:WhatsAppTelegramTweet Related