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Multiple choice social science universe and space the big bang and the early development of the universe origin of universe evolution of the universe

What is celestial object?

  1. Naturally occurring physical entity which exists in observable universe

  2. Artificially occurring physical entity which exists in observable universe

  3. Naturally occurring physical entity which exists in observable solar system

  4. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Celestial body also known as heavenly body is any naturally occurring physical object found outside the Earth's atmosphere. 

Multiple choice social science universe and space the big bang and the early development of the universe origin of universe evolution of the universe

Jupiter has a thick atmosphere of ___________ which reflects most of the sun light falling on it.

  1. Oxygen

  2. Helium

  3. Nitrogen

  4. Hydrogen
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

90% of the Jupiter's atmosphere is hydrogen and remaining 10 % is helium. Ammonia, sulphur, methane and water vapour forms the minute fractions.

Multiple choice social science universe and space the big bang and the early development of the universe origin of universe evolution of the universe


___________ was launched in the honour of Kalpana Chawla, a space scientist of Indian origin, who died in mishap in a space vehicle. Fill in the blank. 

  1. INSAT-3E

  2. INSAT-3D

  3. INSAT-1A

  4. INSAT-IID
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

NSAT-3E was launched in the honour of Kalpana Chawla, a space scientist of Indian origin, who died in mishap in a space vehicle.

Multiple choice social science universe and space the big bang and the early development of the universe origin of universe evolution of the universe

Which of the following is NOT evidence of the Big Bang Theory?

  1. the universe is getting bigger

  2. abundance of Hydrogen and Helium

  3. Stars that are blue shifted

  4. CMBR everywhere
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Blue shifting indicates that an object is moving toward us. The Big Bang theory is supported by red shifting, which indicates that galaxies are moving away from us, consistent with an expanding universe.