General Awareness: Astronomy Quiz (Set - 2)

1. When a lunar eclipse occurs, what phase should the moon be in?

a) wanning
b) waxing
c) half moon
d) full moon

The correct answer is d) full moon

2. How long does a lunar eclipse last up to?

a) 2 hours
b) 4 hours
c) 8 hours
d) 10 hours

The correct answer is b) 4 hours

3. What are stars mainly made of?

a) balls of gas
b) rock
c) ice
d) light

The correct answer is a) balls of gas

4. What is the term astronomers use to measure the brightness of star?
   
a) light year
b) magnitude
c) scale
d) watts

The correct answer is b) magnitude

5. What is the cloud of material stars are made of called?

a) galaxies
b) nebulae
c) comets
d) meteors

The correct answer is b) nebulae

6. What is the name of the remains of the sun after its nuclear reactions stops?

a) neutron star
b) pulsars
c) black holes
d) white dwarf stars

The correct answer is d) white dwarf stars

7. How many moons does Mercury have?
   
a) none
b) 1
c) 3
d) 6

The correct answer is a) none

8. What is the storm on Jupiter called?
   
a) The Great Red Spot
b) The Great Dark Spot
c) Scooter
d) The Small Red Spot

The correct answer is a) The Great Red Spot

9. Which planet has a moon that is nearly that is half the size of itself?

a) Jupiter
b) Neptune
c) Pluto
d) Venus

The correct answer is c) Pluto

10. Which planet is called the Sister Planet?

a) Mercury
b) Venus
c) Mars
d) Neptune

The correct answer is b) Venus