Astronomy GK Questions

9. The layer of the sun which is seen from the earth is known as
  A.  Corona
  B.  Photosphere
  C.  Chromosphere
  D.  None of the above
Answer
Ans: B
Photosphere
10. Which of the following is NOT an outer planet?
  A.  Uranus
  B.  Mars
  C.  Neptune
  D.  Jupiter
Answer
Ans: B
Mars
11. In which year the first manned spacecraft landed on the moon?
  A.  1959
  B.  1969
  C.  1979
  D.  1981
Answer
Ans: B
1969
12. What is the primary cause of the day and night?
  A.  Revolution
  B.  Earthquake
  C.  Sun storm
  D.  Rotation
Answer
Ans: D
Rotation
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