The Solar System

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The Solar System: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Sun & Planets of Solar System etc.

Important Questions on The Solar System

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The figure shows what observers see during the solar eclipse. What is the black round object in the given diagram?
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The phases of the moon are caused by

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This is a section of the earth to depict the inner layer. What does N represent?
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Why do we see lunar eclipses more often than solar eclipses?

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The diagram given below shows the moon at four positions in its orbit around the earth. At which position of the moon will total lunar eclipse happen?
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The diagram given below shows the moon at four positions labelled as P, Q, R and S in its orbit around earth. An observer on earth could see a solar eclipse when the moon is at which position.
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Match the columns and choose the correct option.

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Craters on the surface of the moon are believed to be

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Name the phases of the moon during lunar and solar eclipse respectively.

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Identify the solar eclipse from the options given below.

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Which among the following is an outer planet?

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An eclipse of the moon is called

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Find the odd-one out.

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During the waxing phase, the moon changes its phases from

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Select the incorrect statement about the inner planet of our solar system.

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Which of the following is not a planet of our solar system?

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Earth day is celebrated on:

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The _____ portion of a ship disappears first if you see the ship sailing away from the horizon.