Quiz on Universe and Celestial Bodies

What are objects seen in the sky called?

• Meteorites

• Rocks

• Heavenly bodies

• Clouds

The word 'universe' stands for:

• Our solar system only

• Stars and the moon

• Everything that exists in space

• Only planets and stars

How did the universe probably originate?

• Due to a comet

• By a solar flare

• Big-Bang

• A star explosion

What is our galaxy called?

• Solar Ring

• Galaxy Spiral

• Milky Way

• Stellar Band

The Milky Way is also known as:

• Galaxy World

• Planetary Track

• Akash Ganga

• Solar Path

What unit is commonly used to measure astronomical distances?

• Kilometre

• Mile

• Light year

• Hours

What are stars made up of?

• Rocks and minerals

• Hot gases

• Ice and dust

• Clouds

Why do stars twinkle?

• They are small

• They have their own light and heat

• They reflect moonlight

• They move quickly

What is a nebula?

• A small planet

• A cloud of gas and dust

• A burning star

• A type of comet

The nearest star to Earth after the sun is:

• Alpha Centauri

• Proxima Centauri

• Polaris

• Sirius