TNPSC Group 1, 2, 2a, 4, VAO Universe Online Quiz Questions - 1

Question: 1

Who among the following fist demonstrated the existene of galaxies?

(A) Edwin Hubble

(B) Claudius Ptolemy

(C) Aristotle

(D) Arisarchus

Question: 2

On which date is the earth in ‘aphelion’?

(A) June 21

(B) July 4

(C) September 23

(D) December 22

Question: 3

Halley’s comet will be seen for the second time in which year?

(A) 2051

(B) 2058

(C) 2061

(D) 2071

Question: 4

What smallest star in the universe star known so far is

(A) Sirius

(B) Proxima Centauri

(C) Gliese 623b

(D) None of these

Question: 5

The taken by the moon in completing one revolution around the earth is

(A) 27 1/2 days

(B) 27.5 days

(C) 29 1/2 days

(D) 29.5 days