Question Paper
Class / Subject: Class 6 (CBSE) · Science
Chapter: Chapter 12 — Chapter 12: Beyond Earth
Time Allowed: 18 minutes
Max Marks: 9
1. The planet closest to the Sun is: [1]
(A) Mercury
(B) Earth
(C) Venus
(D) Mars
2. The largest planet in our solar system is: [1]
(A) Jupiter
(B) Earth
(C) Mars
(D) Mercury
3. Pluto is now classified as a: [1]
(A) dwarf planet
(B) full planet
(C) star
(D) moon
4. The Moon shines because it: [1]
(A) reflects sunlight
(B) produces its own light
(C) is made of fire
(D) is a small star
5. A star produces its own light through: [1]
(A) nuclear reactions in its core
(B) reflecting sunlight
(C) burning wood
(D) reflecting moonlight
6. The Moon's changing shape (phases) happens because: [1]
(A) we see different portions of its sunlit half
(B) the Moon physically changes shape
(C) the Moon moves closer and farther from Earth
(D) clouds cover parts of the Moon
7. ISRO stands for: [1]
(A) Indian Space Research Organisation
(B) International Space Research Office
(C) Indian Satellite Research Org
(D) Indian Science Research Organisation
8. Chandrayaan missions are primarily aimed at studying the: [1]
(A) Moon
(B) Sun
(C) Mars
(D) Venus
9. Satellites orbiting Earth are commonly used for: [1]
(A) weather forecasting and communication
(B) only space tourism
(C) only military purposes
(D) nothing useful on Earth