World Geography

Astronomy - Universe, Constellations & Galaxies, Stars

mcq test

Who among the following formulated Nebular theory?

A. Laplace

B. Newton

C. Kepler

D. Ptolemy

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A. Laplace

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Theory of special relativity was developed by:

A. Einstein

B. Newton

C. Galileo

D. Laplace

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A. Einstein

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What is the index of refraction for a perfect vacuum?

A. 0

B. 1

C. 1.5

D. 0.5

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B. 1

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Which of the following is the value of the Hubble constant?

A. 73 kilometres per second per megaparsec

B. 75 kilometres per second per megaparsec

C. 77 kilometres per second per megaparsec

D. 69 kilometres per second per megaparsec

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A. 73 kilometres per second per megaparsec

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Expanding Universe hypothesis is also known as:

A. Nebular theory

B. Big Bang theory

C. Steady state theory

D. None of the above

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B. Big Bang theory

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Next to the sun, which is the nearest star to the earth?

A. Alpha Centauri

B. Orion

C. Ursa Major

D. Sirius

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A. Alpha Centauri

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The constellation in Indian Mythology called "Sapta Rishi" is coterminous with which among the following?

A. Orion

B. Scorpio

C. Ursa Major

D. Ursa Minor

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C. Ursa Major

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Which among the following was the first comet to be observed by a manned spacecraft?

A. Comet Kohoutek

B. Halley's Comet

C. Comet Borrelly

D. Kreutz Sungrazers

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A. Comet Kohoutek

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Which among the following is the Brightest star?

A. Sirius

B. Alpha Centauri

C. Proxima Centauri

D. Polaris

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A. Sirius

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A cataclysmic nuclear explosion caused by the accretion of hydrogen onto the surface of a white dwarf star would be termed as?

A. Nova

B. Nebula

C. Neutron star

D. Pulsar

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A. Nova

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