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1. 1.

   Tick (√) the correct option:

   1. Which of the following is not a heavenly body?
      1. Sun
      2. Earth
      3. Moon
      4. Artificial satellite
   2. The branch of science that deals with the study of universe is called
      1. astrology
      2. astronomy
      3. archeology
      4. anthropology
   3. Which of the following is not a planet?
      1. Earth
      2. Venus
      3. Moon
      4. Mars
   4. Our Sun is a
      1. planet
      2. star
      3. meteor
      4. natural satellite
   5. The unit of measurement used to measure distances in space is called
      1. Kilometre
      2. Miles
      3. Light year
      4. Yards
   6. The star which is closest to Earth is
      1. Pole star
      2. Proxima century
      3. Sun
      4. Moon
   7. Which of the following is not a constellation?
      1. Ursa major
      2. Ursa minor
      3. Orion
      4. Jupiter
   8. Which of the following is not a terrestrial planet?
      1. Mercury
      2. Venus
      3. Jupiter
      4. Saturn
   9. Which of the following is the smallest planet in the solar system?
      1. Mercury
      2. Venus
      3. Jupiter
      4. Saturn
   10. Which is brightest and hottest planet of the solar system?
       1. Earth
       2. Venus
       3. Jupiter
       4. Mars
2. 2.

   Fill in the blanks:

   1. The study of ____________ is called astronomy.
   2. A light year is the distance travelled by light in one ____________.
   3. A group of stars with a definite pattern is called a ____________.
   4. A group of billions of stars is called a ____________.
   5. A comet's tail ____________ as it approaches the sun.
   6. Heavenly bodies that revolve around the Sun are called ____________.
3. 3.

   Match the following:

   Column A	Column B
   1. Planet nearest to the sun	a. Earth
   2. Thew dwarf planet	b. Jupiter
   3. Biggest planet	c. Pluto
   4. Planet where life exists	d. Mercury

    

4. 4.

   Find the odd one out:

   1. Mars, Venus, Earth, Orion
   2. Andromeda, Milky way, pole star
   3. Great Bear, Orion, Saptarishi, Big dipper.
5. 5.

   Name the galaxy in which we live.

6. 6.

   What is the distance travelled by light in one year known as?