Astronomy Quiz Questions and Answers

9. A planet in space where gravity pulls so much that even light cannot get out is called as
  A.  Blue hole
  B.  Black hole
  C.  Green hole
  D.  Dark hole
Answer
Ans: B
Black hole
10. What is the value of escape velocity on the moon’s surface?
  A.  1.4 km/sec
  B.  2.4 km/sec
  C.  9.8 km/sec
  D.  11.2 km/sec
Answer
Ans: B
2.4 km/sec
11. The age of universe is approximately __________ years.
  A.  11.8 billion
  B.  12.8 billion
  C.  13.8 billion
  D.  14.8 billion
Answer
Ans: C
13.8 billion
12. What is the distance of the earth from the Sun?
  A.  107.7 million km
  B.  142.7 million km
  C.  146.7 million km
  D.  149.6 million km
Answer
Ans: D
149.6 million km
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