In order of their distances from the Sun, which of the following planets lie between Mars and Uranus?
  • Jupiter and Saturn

Select the correct statement with respect to the solar system?

  • The Earth is the densest of all the planets in our solar system.
  • The predominant element in the composition of Earth is silicon.
  • The Sun contains 75 percent of the mass of the solar system.
  • The diameter of the Sun is 190 times that of the Earth.
  • The Earth is the densest of all the planets in our solar system.

What are the differences between asteroids and comets?

  • Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky and metallic material.
  • Asteroids are found mostly between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found mostly between Venus and Mercury.
  • Comets show a perceptible glowing tail, while asteroids do not.
  • Both the first and third options are correct

  • Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky and metallic material.
  • Asteroids are found mostly between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found mostly between Venus and Mercury.

Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to Milky Way?

  • It is a spiral galaxy
  • The solar system resides in one of its spiral arms.
  • Both the above options are incorrect
  • Both the above options are correct

Select the correct answer from the following.

  • Both the above options are correct

While Venus is seen only for one to two hours either after sunset or before sunrise. Jupiter is seen for the whole night whenever it is visible in the sky. Because __

  • the orbit of Venus is inside the earth's orbit whereas the orbit of Jupiter lies outside the orbit of the earth