Phases of the moon occur because _____?

B. We can see only that part of the moon which reflects light towards us

A. The moon changes its shape periodically

B. We can see only that part of the moon which reflects light towards us

C. The moon moves closer to and farther from the Earth

D. The Earth's shadow falls on the moon

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Solar System MCQs & Past Papers – Sample 2

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Solar System MCQs (11–20)

10 questions on this page, with a one-liner under each answer. Hide answers to attempt; questions you already answered stay revealed. This is a sample of 30 Solar System MCQs. The full Everyday Science bank is on the chapter pages, 10 questions at a time.

Answers and one-liners are hidden. Tap an option to check that question, or show all. Questions from previously asked papers carry a Past Paper MCQ badge.

11.
Past Paper MCQ
Earth rotates on its axis from _____?
Correct Answer: B. West to East
One-liner
Earth rotates on its axis from West to East, which is why the Sun appears to rise in the East and set in the West.
12.
Past Paper MCQ
The Earth rotates around its _____?
Correct Answer: A. Axis
One-liner
The Earth rotates around its axis, an imaginary line passing through the North and South Poles.
13.
Past Paper MCQ
The duration of day and night at North and South Poles is ______?
Correct Answer: B. 6 months
One-liner
The duration of day and night at the North and South Poles is 6 months each.
14.
Past Paper MCQ
Phases of the moon occur because _____?
Correct Answer: B. We can see only that part of the moon which reflects light towards us
One-liner
Phases of the moon occur because we can see only that part of the moon which reflects light towards us.
15.
Past Paper MCQ
What is the shape of the Milky Way Galaxy?
Correct Answer: B. Spiral
One-liner
The Milky Way Galaxy has a spiral shape, specifically classified as a barred spiral galaxy.
16.
Past Paper MCQ
The Andromeda Galaxy is about to collide with which galaxy?
Correct Answer: B. Milky Way
One-liner
The Andromeda Galaxy is on a collision course with the Milky Way galaxy.
17.
Past Paper MCQ
Which celestial body was removed from the list of planets in the solar system?
Correct Answer: A. Pluto
One-liner
Pluto was removed from the list of planets in the solar system and reclassified as a dwarf planet by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2006.
18.
Past Paper MCQ
Which planet is nearest to the sun?
Correct Answer: B. Mercury
One-liner
The planet nearest to the Sun is Mercury.
19.
Past Paper MCQ
Which planet is the second largest in our Solar System?
Correct Answer: B. Saturn
One-liner
The second largest planet in our Solar System is Saturn, after Jupiter.
20.
Past Paper MCQ
Which planet, known as the neighbor of Earth, has two satellites?
Correct Answer: B. Mars
One-liner
Mars, often called Earth's neighbor, has two natural satellites named Phobos and Deimos.

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Solar System MCQs — common questions

Are these Solar System MCQs with answers?

Yes. Each question on this page can be attempted here, with the correct option and a one-liner. This URL is a sample of 30 Solar System MCQs across 3 pages. The rest of the Everyday Science questions are on the chapter pages, 10 MCQs per page.

Are Solar System MCQs asked in FPSC, PPSC, NTS and all One Paper Exams?

Yes. Solar System is part of the Everyday Science portion of most Pakistani one-paper job tests. Weighting still depends on the advertisement — use the official syllabus for your post.

Are these past paper Solar System MCQs?

Where a question came from a previously asked paper, it carries a Past Paper MCQ badge. The rest are general practice from the same topic. The study app lets you drill past papers on their own.

How should I practise Solar System MCQs?

Hide answers and attempt the samples on this page first. Then open Everyday Science in the study app and drill this area until your correction rate rises. Mix a full paper only after the topic is stable.

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