Universe And Solar System (World Geography) (Part-2)

Total Questions: 50

21. In the sequence of planets in the solar system, which planet comes in between Mercury and Earth? [S.S.C. Online C.G.L. (T-I) 6 2020 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Venus
Solution:In the sequence of planets in the Solar system, Venus comes in between Mercury and Earth.

22. In the sequence of planets in the solar system. which planet comes in between Mars and Saturn? [S.S.C. Online C.G.L. (T-I) 4 2020 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (d) Jupiter
Solution:

Planet Jupiter comes in between Mars and Saturn. The order of the planets according to their distance from the Sun is as follows -

  1. Mercury,
  2. Venus,
  3. Earth,
  4. Mars,
  5. Jupiter,
  6. Saturn,
  7. Uranus
  8. Neptune.

23. Which planet in our solar system is closest to the Sun? [S.S.C. JE Civil Exams 23.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (d) Mercury
Solution:

Mercury the smallest planet in our solar system and closest to the Sun.

Key Facts about Mercury:
  • It is the 1st planet from the Sun.
  • Average distance from the Sun: about 58 million km.
  • It has no moons or rings.
  • It is the smallest planet in the solar system.
  • A year on Mercury (one orbit around the Sun) takes just 88 Earth days.

24. Earth is the ____ planet from the Sun. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 29.01.2017(Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) third
Solution:Earth is the third planet from the Sun.

25. Mars is the______ planet from the sun. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 20.01.2017(Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) 4th
Solution:

Mars is the 4th planet from the Sun.

Order of Planets from the Sun:
  1. Mercury
  2. Venus
  3. Earth
  4. Mars
  5. Jupiter
  6. Saturn
  7. Uranus
  8. Neptune

26. Venus is the ___ planet from the sun. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 17.01.2017(Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) 2nd
Solution:

Venus is the 2nd planet from the Sun.

Order from the Sun (for reference):
  1. Mercury
  2. Venus
  3. Earth
  4. Mars
  5. Jupiter
  6. Saturn
  7. Uranus
  8. Neptune

27. Uranus is the _______ planet from the Sun. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 23.01.2017(Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (d) seventh
Solution:Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun.

28. According to the distance of planets from the Sun, which of the following orders is correct? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 8 2018 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Solution:

Option (a) is the correct order: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.

Order from the Sun (for reference):
  1. Mercury
  2. Venus
  3. Earth
  4. Mars
  5. Jupiter
  6. Saturn
  7. Uranus
  8. Neptune

29. Which of the following planets is farthest from the Sun? [S.S.C. Online C.P.Ο.S.Ι. (T-I) 7.07.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Neptune
Solution:

The Neptune planet is farthest from the Sun among the above options.

Key Fact:

  • Neptune is about 4.5 billion kilometers (2.8 billion miles) away from the Sun.

30. Which is the coldest planet? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 22.01.2017(Shift-2)]

Correct Answer: (c) Uranus
Solution:

The coldest planet in our solar system is Uranus.

Why Uranus is the Coldest:
  • Uranus has an average temperature of -224°C (-371°F), making it the coldest despite Neptune being farther from the Sun.
  • This is because Uranus gives off very little internal heat, unlike other gas giants.