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Chapter-12 Universe — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which of the following is the nearest star to the Earth?

Answer: B. The Sun — The Sun is the closest star to Earth and provides us with light and heat.

Q: What is the name of the system that includes the Sun, planets, moons, and other objects?

Answer: C. Solar System — The Solar System consists of the Sun and all celestial bodies that revolve around it.

Q: Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

Answer: B. Mars — Mars appears reddish because of iron oxide present on its surface.

Q: A student observes a bright object in the sky that changes its position among the background stars over several nights. What is it most likely?

Answer: A. A planet — Planets change position against the background stars because they revolve around the Sun.

SCIENCE · Samacheer Kalvi 9th · Tamil Nadu State Board

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Chapter-12 Universe — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from Tamil Nadu State Board Samacheer Kalvi 9th SCIENCE — Chapter-12 Universe, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Which of the following is the nearest star to the Earth?

A. Sirius
B. The Sun ✓
C. Polaris
D. Alpha Centauri

Answer: B. The Sun
The Sun is the closest star to Earth and provides us with light and heat.

What is the name of the system that includes the Sun, planets, moons, and other objects?

A. Galaxy
B. Universe
C. Solar System ✓
D. Constellation

Answer: C. Solar System
The Solar System consists of the Sun and all celestial bodies that revolve around it.

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

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

Answer: B. Mars
Mars appears reddish because of iron oxide present on its surface.

A student observes a bright object in the sky that changes its position among the background stars over several nights. What is it most likely?

A. A planet ✓
B. A constellation
C. A galaxy
D. A meteor shower

Answer: A. A planet
Planets change position against the background stars because they revolve around the Sun.

Which of the following is the best reason for using space probes in astronomy?

A. To create artificial satellites around Earth
B. To study celestial bodies directly and send information back to Earth ✓
C. To make stars brighter at night
D. To stop the movement of planets

Answer: B. To study celestial bodies directly and send information back to Earth
Space probes are sent to explore planets and other bodies and transmit useful scientific data to Earth.

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