GK / GS · Chapter 1
Universe and the Solar System PYQs
Step outside on a clear night and look up.
The Universe and Its Origin 8 PYQs
- The Galaxies are spread over vast distances, which are measured in _____.SSC MTS 2026 · 06 Feb 2026
- How does the Doppler Effect enable the study of the expansion of the universe?Delhi Police 2026 · 09 Jan 2026
- Which of the following is an example of celestial body? I. The Sun II. The MoonSSC MTS 2026 · 16 Feb 2026
- What astronomical event marks the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere?SSC Stenographer 2026 · 09 Sep 2026
- Which phenomenon explains the apparent retrograde motion of planets as seen from Earth?SSC Stenographer 2026 · 11 Sep 2026
- Which of the following statements about the ΛCDM (Lambda Cold Dark Matter) cosmological model is incorrect?SSC Stenographer 2026 · 10 Sep 2026
- As of August 2025, Jupiter has ______ moons that are officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union.SSC MTS 2026 · 11 Feb 2026
- Which of the following does not belong to the solar system?SSC CGL 2026 · 05 Oct 2026
Stars, Galaxies and Nebulae 3 PYQs
- Which is the brightest star visible in the night sky?SSC Selection Post 2026 · 17 Sep 2026
- In the context of astronomy, what is the name of the galaxy that contains our solar system and billions of other stars and planetary systems?SSC Selection Post 2026 · 18 Sep 2026
- During a transit, a planet blocks 1% of its star’s light. Assuming the star has uniform brightness, what is the ratio of the planet’s radius to the…SSC CGL 2026 · 14 Oct 2026
The Sun 6 PYQs
- Which layer of the Sun is primarily responsible for the formation of sunspots, appearing as dark regions due to intense magnetic activity and cooler…Delhi Police 2026 · 06 Jan 2026
- What is the main payload of Aditya-L1 to study the solar corona?Delhi Police 2026 · 10 Jan 2026
- Which mission observes solar activity impacting Earth's space weather?SSC Stenographer 2026 · 11 Sep 2026
- What does the magnetometer onboard Aditya-L1 satellite primarily measure in space?SSC Stenographer 2026 · 10 Sep 2026
- The Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KSO), which completed 125 years in 2024, is located in which Indian state?SSC MTS 2026 · 09 Feb 2026
- Which of the following statements about quasars is most accurate?SSC Stenographer 2026 · 09 Sep 2026
The Planets 5 PYQs
- Which planet has the highest average surface temperature in the Solar System due to a dense atmosphere trapping heat?Delhi Police 2026 · 02 Jan 2026
- Which planet is closest to the Sun?SSC Stenographer 2026 · 15 Sep 2026
- Which planet in our solar system is commonly known as the Red Planet due to the presence of iron oxide giving it a reddish appearance?SSC Selection Post 2026 · 19 Sep 2026
- Which planet has the longest day in the Solar System, rotating very slowly with a single rotation taking approximately 243 Earth days?Delhi Police 2026 · 06 Jan 2026
- Venus is the _____ brightest object in the sky.SSC MTS 2026 · 05 Feb 2026