Universe And Solar System (World Geography) (Part-3)

Total Questions: 23

1. Which is the second largest planet in the solar system? [S.S.C. Online Stenographer 13.09.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Saturn
Solution:The second-largest planet in our solar system is Saturn.

Key Facts about Saturn:

  • Diameter: About 120,536 km

  • First Largest: Jupiter

  • Famous for: Its beautiful and extensive ring system

  • Type: Gas giant

  • Moons: Over 140 known moons, including Titan (2nd largest moon in the solar system)

2. In terms of size, Earth ranks no. _____ in our solar system. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 25.01.2017(Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) 5
Solution:In terms of size, Earth ranks no. 5th in our solar system.

Planet Size Ranking (by Diameter):

RankPlanetDiameter (approx.)
1Jupiter142,984 km
2Saturn120,536 km
3Uranus51,118 km
4Neptune49,528 km
5Earth12,756 km
6Venus12,104 km
7Mars6,792 km
8Mercury4,879 km

3. In terms of size, Jupiter ranks no. __________ in our solar system. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 15.01.2017(Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) 1
Solution:In terms of size, Jupiter ranks no. Ist in our solar system.

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4. In terms of size, Mars ranks no. ______ in our solar system. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 22.01.2017(Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) 7
Solution:In terms of size, Mars ranks no. 7th in our solar system.

Planet Size Ranking (by Diameter):

RankPlanetDiameter (approx.)
1Jupiter142,984 km
2Saturn120,536 km
3Uranus51,118 km
4Neptune49,528 km
5Earth12,756 km
6Venus12,104 km
7Mars6,792 km
8Mercury4,879 km

5. In terms of size, Saturn ranks no.______________our solar system. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.01.2017(Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) second
Solution:In terms of size, Saturn ranks no. Second our solar system.

Key Facts about Saturn :

  • Rings are made of ice, rock, and dust particles.

  • Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, has a thick atmosphere and liquid methane lakes.

  • Saturn is less dense than water — it could float in a giant bathtub!

  • The planet emits more energy than it receives from the Sun due to internal heating.

6. In terms of size, Uranus ranks no. ______ in our solar system. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 21.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (c) Third 
Solution:

In terms of size, Uranus ranks no. 3rd in our solar system.

7. Which planet has the maximum number of satellites?

Correct Answer: (a) Jupiter 
Solution:

When the question was asked in the paper, Jupiter had the most known satellites. Currently the number of satellites of the planet Jupiter is 79, while the number of satellites of the planet Saturn is 82. Thus, at present, the most known satellites in the Solar System belong to Saturn.

8. How many natural satellites did Jupiter have as of 31st July 2020? [S.S.C. Online M.T.S. (T-I) 14.10.2021 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) 79
Solution:

Jupiter has 53 named moons and another 26 awaiting official names. Combined, scientists now think Jupiter has 79 moons.

9. Which of the following planets has the most number of moons? [S.S.C. Online C.H.S.L. (T-I) 12.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Saturn 
Solution:

Saturn has the most number of moons in the solar system. As a result Saturn has overtaken Jupiter as the planet with the most moons.

10. How many satellites does Uranus have? [S.S.C. Online Stenographer 13.09.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) 27
Solution:

Uranus has 27 known moons, named after characters from the works of William Shakespeare and Alexander Pope.