1.	The headquarters of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics is located in ______ ?
	Shillong
	Indore
	Nainital
	Banglore
	Answer: Banglore Explanation: The Indian Institute of Astrophysics, with its headquarters in Bangalore, is a National Research Institute of India. IIA conducts research primarily in the areas of astronomy, astrophysics and related subjects. It is widely recognised as a leading research center for astrophysics in India.
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2.	Which one of the following is the brightest star in the Orion Constellation ?
	Betelgeuse
	Alnilam
	Rigel
	Eta Orionis
	Answer: Rigel Explanation: Orion is the brightest and most beautiful of the winter constellations. Some of its stars, including Betelgeuse and Rigel, are among the brightest stars.
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3.	_____ is the hottest planet in the solar system ?
	Mercury
	Mars
	Venus
	Earth
	Answer: Venus Explanation: Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system. Although Mercury is closest to the sun Venus is hottest because its dense atmosphere traps heat in a runaway version of the greenhouse effect that warms Earth.
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4.	In the solar system, among the planets listed below, which planet is farthest from the sun ?
	Mars
	Jupitor
	Neptune
	Venus
	Answer: Neptune Explanation: Neptune is the eighth and farthest known planet from the Sun in the Solar System.
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5.	Which of the following planet is NOT a jovian planet ?
	Mars
	Jupiter
	Uranus
	Saturn
	Answer: Mars Explanation: In our solar system, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are gas giants, also known as Jovian planets.
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6.	What is the periodicity of Halley’s comet ?
	30-31 years
	45-46 years
	85-86 years
	75-76 years
	Answer: 75-76 years Explanation: Halley's Comet is arguably the most famous comet. It is a "periodic" comet and returns to Earth's vicinity about every 75-76 years, making it possible for a human to see it twice in his or her lifetime.
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7.	How many degrees does the Earth rotate about its own axis in one hour ?
	10
	20
	24
	15
	Answer: 15 Explanation: On its axis, the earth rotates 360 degrees every 24 hours. Or you can look at it as it takes one day to complete a full circle. Divided up into an hourly rate, the earth rotates 15 degrees every hour (360/24). This number plays an important role in determining time zones.
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