Earth and the Universe
Earth and the Universe: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as Major Theories on the Origin of the Earth and Universe, Our Solar System, Composition and Structure of Atmosphere & Indian Standard Time etc.
Important Questions on Earth and the Universe
Pick up the correct statement from the following
If a news is broadcast from London at AM, at what time it will be heard at Baghdad ( degrees E)?
What is the shape of the orbit of the earth around the sun?
Which is the 2rd layer of the atmosphere from the earth's surface ?
The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through _____.
Rocks formed due to alteration of original structure due to heat and excessive pressure are called_____.
The Sinai Peninsula is located in_____.
Days and nights and changes in the seasons are caused because of _____.
For one hour time-variation, the longitudinal distance would be the equivalent to which of the following?
What is the leading cause of differences in the duration of day and night?
Cosmology is a study of _____?
Which of the following planet orbits the sun from east to west?
Which of the following groups of planets is termed as 'gas planets' as they are composed primarily of lighter ices, liquids and gases?
If it is at Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), then what will be the time at longitude?
Which one among the following States has the longest extension in the north-south direction?
The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many coastal and landlocked States of India, respectively?
When was Pluto discovered?
What is the distance between sun and Jupiter.
Which one among the following planets has the largest number of known satellites?
The atmosphere of Planet Venus is made up of thick and yellowish clouds of
