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Which celestial bodies emit their own heat and light?
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Stars
Asteroids
Comets
Moons
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What are the patterns formed by different groups of stars called?
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Nebulas
Constellations
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Which celestial bodies emit their own heat and light?
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What are the patterns formed by different groups of stars called?
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Which constellation is also known as the Saptarishi?
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Which constellation is also known as the 'Big Bear and Small Bear'?
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Which celestial body is the closest to Earth?
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What is the largest celestial body in our solar system?
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Which celestial body is known as the 'Red Planet'?
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What are the small rocky or metallic bodies that orbit the Sun called?
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What do stars emit in large amount?
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Which star system contains the closest star to Earth, Proxima Centauri?
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Which celestial body orbits the Earth?
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What is the largest planet in our solar system?
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Which planet is closest to the Sun?
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What is another term for a celestial body located between Mars and Jupiter?
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How can we locate the position of the Pole Star?
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What does the word 'solar' refer to?
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Which constellation includes the Saptarishi?
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What does the Solar System consist of?
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What is another name for the Pole Star?
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Which planet is the nearest star to the earth?
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How many planets are there in our solar system?
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Which planet completes one round around its orbit in 88 days?
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What are planets lit by?
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Which planet is made up of extremely hot gases?
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Which planet is the largest in our solar system?
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Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?
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Which planet is known for its beautiful rings?
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Which planet is the coldest in our solar system?
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Which planet rotates on its side?
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Why is Venus called Earth's twin sister?
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What are the rings around Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus made of?
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Why is Pluto considered a dwarf planet?
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What shape is Earth described as?
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What factor supports life on Earth?
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How much of Earth's surface is covered by water?
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How many moons does Earth have?
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What is the diameter of the moon compared to Earth?
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How far is the distance between Earth and the moon?
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Why do we see only one side of the moon?
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What causes Earth to appear blue from space?
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What are small pieces of rocks that move around the Sun called?
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Where are asteroids found in our solar system?
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What do we call numerous tiny bodies that move around the Sun?
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How long does the moon take to revolve around the Earth?
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What is the Milky Way galaxy?
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Which galaxy is our solar system a part of?
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What is the Milky Way galaxy made up of?
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What gives the Milky Way galaxy its whitish broadband appearance?
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What causes meteoroids to burn up in the Earth's atmosphere?
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Which celestial body is part of the Milky Way galaxy?
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What is a galaxy?
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What color does the Milky Way galaxy appear in the night sky?
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What is the Milky Way galaxy also known as?
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What causes a flash of light when meteoroids come near Earth?
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The term Goldilocks Zone is often seen in the news in
the context of _____. [UPSC]
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A person stood alone in a desert on a dark night and wanted to reach to his village which was situated 5 km east of the point where he was standing. He has no instruments to find the direction but he located the polestar. The most convenient way now to reach his village is to walk in the ______.
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The coldest planet in the solar system is: [MPPSC]
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Which of the following is known as ‘Morning Star ’? [UP Lower Sub.]
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Size of the Sun is how many times bigger than that of the Earth______.
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Which of the following planets, does not have a
satellite? [UP Lower Sub.]
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Which of the following celestial bodies are included in Solar System? 1. Dwarf Planets 2. Moon 3. Asteroids 4. Meteoroids Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Which of the following planet is considered as the Earth’s twin?
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In astronomy, how many stars are there in the Small Bear constellation?
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Which planet in our solar system is known for its retrograde rotation, spinning clockwise instead of counterclockwise like most planets?
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Which planet in our solar system is known for its distinct rings that are tilted at an angle of nearly 27 degrees?
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Which planet in our solar system has the largest volcano in the solar system, Olympus Mons?
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Which planet in our solar system has the largest moon, Ganymede?
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Which planet in our solar system is known for its beautiful blue color?
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Which planet in our solar system is closest to the Sun?
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Which planet in our solar system is known for its prominent rings?
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Which planet in our solar system has the shortest day (fastest rotation)?
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Which planet in our solar system does not have a solid surface?
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Which of the following planets does not have rings?
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Which of the following planets has the highest number of moons?
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Which planet is known for its iconic red color?
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Which planet is known for its giant red spot?
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Which planet is known for its bright rings and many moons?
