In ancient times, the 'North Star' was used for navigation because:
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It always remains in the same position in the sky.
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It indicates the direction to the South Pole.
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It is the brightest planet in the solar system.
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It orbits the Earth every 24 hours.
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Which of the following best explains why we only see one side of the Moon?
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The Moon does not rotate on its axis.
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The Moon's period of rotation is exactly the same as its period of revolution around Earth.
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The Moon's light is blocked by the Earth's atmosphere.
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The Moon is a human-made satellite.
Which of the following represents the correct hierarchical order (largest to smallest)?
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Galaxy → Universe → Solar System → Earth.
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Universe → Galaxy → Solar System → Earth.
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Solar System → Galaxy → Universe → Earth.
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Earth → Solar System → Universe → Galaxy.
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The 'Torrid Zone' receives the maximum amount of heat because:
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It is located near the Frigid Zone.
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The Sun’s rays are always slanting in this region.
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The mid-day sun is exactly overhead at least once a year on all latitudes in this zone.
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It is covered by the Prime Meridian.
What is the significance of the 'Prime Meridian'?
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It is the 180° longitude line.
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It passes through Greenwich and its value is 0° longitude.
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It divides the Earth into Northern and Southern hemispheres.
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It is the Standard Meridian of India.
If the time at Greenwich (0°) is 12:00 Noon, what will be the time at 15° East?
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11:00 AM
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12:15 PM
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1:00 PM
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2:00 PM
Consider the following pairs:
1.Tropic of Cancer: 23½° S.
2.Arctic Circle: 66½° N. 3.Antarctic Circle: 66½° S. Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
1.Tropic of Cancer: 23½° S.
2.Arctic Circle: 66½° N. 3.Antarctic Circle: 66½° S. Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1, 2, and 3
The 'Circle of Illumination' is the circle that:
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Marks the Earth's orbit around the sun.
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Divides the day from night on the globe.
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Connects the North Pole to the South Pole.
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Represents the Earth's tilt.
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A 'Leap Year' has 366 days instead of 365. This happens because:
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The Earth's rotation slows down every four years.
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Six hours saved every year are added over four years to make one full day.
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The Sun’s gravity pulls the Earth closer.
4%
It is an ancient tradition with no scientific basis.
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If it is Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, what is the situation in the Southern Hemisphere?
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It is also Summer Solstice.
84%
It is Winter Solstice, with longer nights and shorter days.
7%
It is an Equinox.
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The sun never sets.
On 21st June, the Northern Hemisphere experiences its longest day and shortest night. This position is called:
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Winter Solstice.
18%
Equinox.
68%
Summer Solstice.
2%
Leap Year.
Christmas is celebrated in 'summer' in which of the following countries?
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Japan.
3%
India.
69%
Australia.
14%
Canada.
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