SSC Geography Previous Year Questions Set 6

51. Which of the following Scientist proved that the path of each planet around the Sun is elliptical? [SSC CHSL (10+2) 2015]
A. Kepler
B. Galileo
C. Newton
D. Copernicus
Answer –A. Kepler
Explanation-


52. Which of the following is an alternative theory to the Big Bang theory developed in 1948, stating that the universe does not change even though it is expanding over time ?[SSC CPO 2016]
A. Oscillating Universe
B. Steady State Universe
C. Mirror Universe
D. Eternal Inflation
Answer –B. Steady State Universe
Explanation-


53. The constellation ‘Sapta Rishi’ is known to Westerners as the……[SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) 2016]
A. Seven Monks
B. Alpha Centauri
C. Big Dipper
D. Small Bear
Answer –C. Big Dipper
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54. Which of these is a dwarf planet? [SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) 2016]
A. Neptune
B. Titan
C. Eris
D. Hydra
Answer –C. Eris
Explanation-


55. Stars twinkle but planets do not twinkle because……..[SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) 2016]
A. they emit light of a constant intensity
B. their distance from the earth does not change with time
C. they are very far away from the earth resulting in decrease in intensity of light
D. they are nearer to the earth and hence we receive a greater amount of light and therefore minor variations in intensity are not noticeable
Answer –D. they are nearer to the earth and hence we receive a greater amount of light and therefore minor variations in intensity are not noticeable
Explanation-


56. The outermost layer of sun is called: [SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) 2016]
A. Lithosphere
B. Chromosphere
C. Photosphere
D. Corona
Answer –D. Corona
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57. On which date is India likely to experience the shortest day?[SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) 2016]
A. December 22
B. March 21
C. June 22
D. September 23
Answer –A. December 22
Explanation-


58. When does solar eclipse take place ?[SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) 2016]
A. When the sun is between the moon and earth
B. When the earth is between the moon and sun
C. When the moon is between the sun and earth
D. When the moon does not lie on the line joining the sun and earth
Answer –C. When the moon is between the sun and earth
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59. When does the sun shine vertically on the Equator ?[SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) 2016]
A. Throughout the year
B. For six months
C. Twice a year
D. Once a year
Answer –C. Twice a year
Explanation-


60. If a star is bigger than Sun, but not more than twice as big, it will turn into a _______.[SSC CHSL (10+2) Tier-I (CBE) 2017)]
A. Pulsar
B. Maxima
C. Avenger
D. Discover
Answer –A. Pulsar
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