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SSC CGL Geography – Universe & the Solar System – Level 1 · Warm-up · Tier I Level – 12 questions, subject: Geography – India & World. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Which planet is nearest to the Sun?

Correct Answer: D [Mercury]

Explanation:

Order M-V-E-M-J-S-U-N: Mercury is first.

2.  
Which is the largest planet of the Solar System?

Correct Answer: C [Jupiter]

Explanation:

Size order J-SUN-EVM-M starts with Jupiter.

3.  
Which of these is the largest unit of distance?

Correct Answer: A [Parsec]

Explanation:

1 parsec ≈ 3.26 light-years; 1 light-year ≈ 9.46 × 10¹² km; 1 AU ≈ 149.6 million km.

4.  
Which planet is called the 'Red Planet'?

Correct Answer: B [Mars]

Explanation:

Iron-oxide (rust-like) dust gives Mars its red colour.

5.  
Which is the hottest planet of the Solar System?

Correct Answer: B [Venus]

Explanation:

Venus's thick CO₂ atmosphere traps heat (greenhouse effect).

6.  
The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of:

Correct Answer: C [Mars and Jupiter]

Explanation:

Most asteroids orbit between Mars (4th) and Jupiter (5th).

7.  
A lunar eclipse can take place only on a:

Correct Answer: A [Full moon night]

Explanation:

Amavasya–Purnima Lock: Earth between Sun and Moon = full moon.

8.  
Phobos and Deimos are natural satellites of:

Correct Answer: D [Mars]

Explanation:

Mars has two small moons, Phobos and Deimos.

9.  
Fill in the blankThe IAU reclassified Pluto as a dwarf planet in ____.

Correct Answer: A [2006]

Explanation:

IAU General Assembly, Prague, 24 August 2006.

10.  
Which planet is called Earth's twin because of its similar size?

Correct Answer: B [Venus]

Explanation:

Venus (12,104 km) is nearly as large as the Earth (12,756 km).

11.  
The visible, light-giving surface of the Sun is called the:

Correct Answer: C [Photosphere]

Explanation:

Photosphere = visible surface; sunspots appear on it.

12.  
One-line recallthe largest moon in the Solar System is:

Correct Answer: D [Ganymede]

Explanation:

Ganymede (Jupiter) – larger than the planet Mercury.

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