Chapter Exam

Chapter 2: The Earth — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which is the third planet from the Sun?

Answer: B. Earth — Earth is the third planet in the order of planets from the Sun. It lies between Venus and Mars.

Q: The shape of the Earth is best described as:

Answer: C. Oblate spheroid — Earth is slightly flattened at the poles and bulged at the equator. This shape is called an oblate spheroid.

Q: Earth completes one revolution around the Sun in about:

Answer: C. 365 days and 6 hours — Earth takes about 365 days and 6 hours to complete one revolution. This is the basis of the calendar year.

GEOGRAPHY · CLASS 11 FIRST PUC · Karnataka State Board

Practice Chapter 2: The Earth with a free chapter-wise online MCQ test for Karnataka State Board CLASS 11 FIRST PUC GEOGRAPHY. This chapter covers: This chapter covers Earth position in the solar system shape size oblateness rotation revolution movements and their physical consequences like day-night cycles and seasonal variat.... AI-generated questions from basic to board-exam level, with instant results and explanations.

Questions

20m

Time Limit

Attempts Left

10 random questions from this chapter (mixed difficulty)
Questions you've seen before won't repeat until the pool resets
You have 20 minutes — exam auto-submits when time is up
Maximum 3 attempts per chapter
Results and explanations shown immediately after submission

New here? Register free — includes 3 free chapter exams.

Chapter 2: The Earth — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from Karnataka State Board CLASS 11 FIRST PUC GEOGRAPHY — Chapter 2: The Earth, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Which is the third planet from the Sun?

A. Venus
B. Earth ✓
C. Mars
D. Mercury

Answer: B. Earth
Earth is the third planet in the order of planets from the Sun. It lies between Venus and Mars.

The shape of the Earth is best described as:

A. Perfect sphere
B. Flat disc
C. Oblate spheroid ✓
D. Cube

Answer: C. Oblate spheroid
Earth is slightly flattened at the poles and bulged at the equator. This shape is called an oblate spheroid.

Earth completes one revolution around the Sun in about:

A. 24 hours
B. 30 days
C. 365 days and 6 hours ✓
D. 12 months exactly

Answer: C. 365 days and 6 hours
Earth takes about 365 days and 6 hours to complete one revolution. This is the basis of the calendar year.

Which statement correctly compares rotation and revolution?

A. Rotation causes seasons, revolution causes day and night
B. Rotation is around the Sun, revolution is around the axis
C. Rotation is around the axis, revolution is around the Sun ✓
D. Both mean the same thing

Answer: C. Rotation is around the axis, revolution is around the Sun
Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of Earth around the Sun. They cause different physical effects.

The statement 'The Earth is an oblate spheroid' is most accurately supported by which observation?

A. Earth is equally broad at all points
B. Earth is slightly flattened at poles and wider at the equator ✓
C. Earth has sharp corners at the poles
D. Earth is elongated only from north to south

Answer: B. Earth is slightly flattened at poles and wider at the equator
An oblate spheroid is a sphere-like shape with a slight equatorial bulge and polar flattening. This matches Earth's actual form.