Solar System


  1. Which one of the following is the largest satellite in solar system ?









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    Ganymede is the largest satellite in solar system. Ganymede is a satellite of Jupiter and the largest moon in the Solar System. It is the seventh moon and third Galilean satellite outward from Jupiter. Completing an orbit in roughly seven days, Ganymede participates in a 1:2:4 orbital resonance with the moons Europa and Io, respectively. It has a diameter of 5,268 km (3,273 mi), 8% larger than that of the planet Mercury, but has only 45% of the latter's mass.

    Correct Option: A

    Ganymede is the largest satellite in solar system. Ganymede is a satellite of Jupiter and the largest moon in the Solar System. It is the seventh moon and third Galilean satellite outward from Jupiter. Completing an orbit in roughly seven days, Ganymede participates in a 1:2:4 orbital resonance with the moons Europa and Io, respectively. It has a diameter of 5,268 km (3,273 mi), 8% larger than that of the planet Mercury, but has only 45% of the latter's mass.


  1. The Asteroid belt is found between which of the following ?









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    The Asteroid belt is found between Mars and Jupiter. The large majority of known asteroids orbit in the asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, or are co-orbital with Jupiter.

    Correct Option: C

    The Asteroid belt is found between Mars and Jupiter. The large majority of known asteroids orbit in the asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, or are co-orbital with Jupiter.



  1. Cycle of sun spots is









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    11 years

    Correct Option: C

    11 years


  1. The group of small pieces of rocks revolving round the sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter are called









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    The group of small pieces of rocks revolving round the sun between the orbits of mars and Jupiter are called Asteroids.

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    The group of small pieces of rocks revolving round the sun between the orbits of mars and Jupiter are called Asteroids.



  1. Which one of the following conditions is most relevant for the presence of life on mars ?









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    Occurrence of ice cap and frozen water

    Correct Option: C

    Occurrence of ice cap and frozen water