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Galaxy MCQs with Answers

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Galaxy MCQs (21–25)

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21.
We live in which of the following galaxy?
Correct Answer: C. Milky Way
One-liner
We live in the Milky Way galaxy.
22.
What is another name for the galactic year?
Correct Answer: A. Cosmic year
One-liner
The galactic year is also known as the cosmic year, which is the time the Sun takes to complete one orbit around the center of the Milky Way galaxy.
23.
What is the name of the galaxy that contains Earth and its solar system?
Correct Answer: D. Milky Way
One-liner
The galaxy that contains Earth and its solar system is called the Milky Way.
24.
What is the term used for the duration of time required for the Sun to orbit once around the centre of the Milky Way Galaxy?
Correct Answer: C. Galactic year
One-liner
The duration of time required for the Sun to complete one orbit around the centre of the Milky Way Galaxy is called a Galactic year.
25.
Magellanic clouds are which type of galaxy?
Correct Answer: C. Irregular
One-liner
Magellanic clouds are Irregular galaxies.