Types of galaxies - class-IX
Learn about different types of galaxies including spiral, elliptical, and irregular galaxies. Understand how galaxies are classified by shape, examples of each type like the Milky Way, and the basic definition and structure of galaxies.
Questions
Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
The Milky Way Galaxy has
- elliptical shape
- spiral shape
- irregular shape
- none of these
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Fill in the blank:
A vast collection of billions of stars is called a _______.
- universe
- galaxy
- constellation
- none of the above
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Community or collection of stars is called:
- solar system
- galaxy
- planet
- milky way
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
The galaxies are usually classified on the basis of their:
- Mass
- Size
- Shape
- Any one of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
A family of stars is called a
- galaxy
- solar system
- universe
- whirling havens
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
A group of stars can called as
- galaxy
- solar system
- universe
- whirling havens
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Galaxies are categorized on basis of their shape which includes:
- spiral shape galaxies
- elliptical galaxies
- irregular galaxies
- all of above
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
The spiral and disc shaped galaxy in which, our solar system is located is named -
- Milky way galaxy
- Andromeda galaxy
- Cartwheel galaxy
- Sunflower galaxy
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Fill in the blank:
- spiral galaxy
- irregular galaxy
- elliptical galaxy
- quasar
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
State whether true or false:
Our solar system belongs to Seyfert galaxy.
- True
- False
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Fill in the blank:
- galaxies
- nebula
- plutons
- <span class="st">stellar