Space Facts MCQs with Answers

A visible side of the Moon that reflects sunlight is called ?

• A.Hidden side
• B.Dark side
• C.Far side
• D.Bright side

Past Paper MCQ

What physical quantity is measured in light years?

• A.Time
• B.Length
• C.Speed
• D.Luminosity

If a human made body moves around a celestial body it is called an?

• A.Natural Satellite
• B.Artificial Satellite
• C.Asteroid
• D.Comet

What happens within a certain radius of a black hole?

• A.Light bends but can still escape
• B.Only radiation can escape
• C.Nothing can escape
• D.Matter escapes in the form of jets

Which is the brightest star in the night sky?

• A.Sirius
• B.Vega
• C.Betelgeuse
• D.Polaris

In July 2024, NASA discovered how many new planets outside the solar system?

• A.04
• B.06
• C.08
• D.10

Which of the following is an example of a research satellite?

• A.GPS Satellite
• B.Hubble Space Telescope
• C.Communication Satellite
• D.Weather Satellite

Lunar soil (regolith) primarily contains which of the following compounds?

• A.Fe₂O₃ (Iron oxide)
• B.CaCO₃ (Calcium carbonate)
• C.Al₂O₃ (Aluminium oxide)
• D.SiO₂ (Silicon dioxide)

A man-made object developed to accomplish a certain task in space is called ?

• A.Satellite
• B.Spacecraft
• C.Telescope
• D.Rocket

During star formation the stars are prevented to collapse under gravity by ?

• A.Nuclear reaction
• B.Electromagnetic repulsion
• C.Dark energy
• D.Magnetic field