Earth and Universe Gk Questions and Answers For Competitive Exams - 2

Question: 6

On the 21^st June the day light is seen at the North Pole for

(A) 0 hrs

(B) 12 hrs

(C) 18 hrs

(D) 24 hrs

Question: 7

One degree of the circumference of the earth measures (approx)

(A) 100 Km

(B) 111 Km

(C) 151 Km

(D) 175 Km

Question: 8

The earth is at the least distance from the sun (Perihelion) on

(A) January 3^rd

(B) February 28^th

(C) June 21^st

(D) December 22^nd

Question: 9

The Earth rotates around an axis pointing towards

(A) The moon

(B) The pole star

(C) The sun

(D) Venus

Question: 10

The amount of insolation received at a place on the surface of the earth depends on

(A) Its climate

(B) Its latitude

(C) Its meridian

(D) Its longitude