Question Paper

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (Choose the best answer)

Which of these is NOT considered a heavenly body? a) The Sun b) The Moon c) A tree d) A star

The fixed path a planet takes to travel around the Sun is called its: a) Galaxy b) Orbit c) Constellation d) Satellite

Which planet is known as the “Red Planet”? a) Earth b) Venus c) Mars d) Jupiter

Our solar system belongs to which galaxy? a) Andromeda Galaxy b) Triangulum Galaxy c) Pinwheel Galaxy d) Milky Way galaxy

Which two planets in our solar system do not have any natural satellites? a) Earth and Mars b) Jupiter and Saturn c) Mercury and Venus d) Uranus and Neptune

Section B: Fill in the Blanks

The Sun and its family of eight planets, their satellites, and other space objects form the _______________.

The Moon appears to shine because it reflects light from the _______________.

Large pits found on the surface of the Moon are called _______________.

_______________ is the largest planet in our solar system.

A _______________ satellite is man-made and helps with communication.

Section C: True or False

The Sun is the largest star in the entire universe. (True/False)

Stars have their own heat and light. (True/False)

Earth is called the “blue planet” because it is covered with red dust. (True/False)

Uranus spins around the Sun lying on its sides. (True/False)

Neptune receives a lot of heat from the Sun because it is the farthest planet. (True/False)

Section D: Short Answer Questions (Answer in one or two sentences)

What is a “living planet” and why is Earth called one?

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Why do stars look small to us even if they are much bigger than the Sun?

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Name the two heavenly bodies that are satellites.

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How long does it take for Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun?

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Section E: Diagram-Based Questions

Question 1: Look at this picture of parts of our solar system.

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Identify the two planets shown in the picture.

Name one distinct difference between these two planets that is clearly visible in the image.

Which of these two planets is known to have the maximum number of moons?

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Question 2: Observe the starry sky patterns below.

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What are these specific patterns of stars called?

Name the two constellations clearly highlighted by lines in the image.

What larger group do thousands of stars, like those forming these patterns, belong to?

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Section F: Long Answer Questions (Answer in 4-5 sentences)

Describe what the solar system consists of. Explain the role of the Sun within it.

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Explain the key differences between stars and planets. How does their distance affect how we see them?

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Section G: Differentiate Between

Differentiate between a Pole Star and other stars visible in the night sky.

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Chapter: 15. The Solar System