Space – MCQ – GK Questions

Q: Which galaxy does our Solar System belong to?

Milky Way Galaxy – Our Solar System is located in the Milky Way Galaxy, a barred spiral galaxy. The Andromeda Galaxy is the nearest major galaxy to the Milky Way.

Q: What was the primary objective of India's Mangalyaan mission (Mars Orbiter Mission)?

To study Martian surface features and atmosphere – Launched in 2013, Mangalyaan's main goals were to explore Mars' surface features, morphology, mineralogy, and Martian atmosphere, particularly methane detection. It did not involve landing.

Q: Which planet has the largest number of confirmed moons in the solar system (as of 2024-2025 data)?

Saturn – Saturn recently overtook Jupiter to have the most confirmed moons (over 140), surpassing Jupiter (which has over 90). This status changes occasionally with new discoveries, but Saturn currently holds the record.

Q: Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the Moon's surface on which date?

August 23, 2023 – Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander successfully soft-landed near the lunar south pole on August 23, 2023, making India the fourth country to land on the Moon and the first to land near the south pole.

Q: Which is the hottest planet in the solar system, despite not being the closest to the Sun?

Venus – Venus is the hottest planet due to its thick atmosphere composed mainly of carbon dioxide, which creates a strong greenhouse effect, trapping heat. Mercury is closer but lacks an atmosphere to retain heat.

Q: Which planet in our solar system is known as the 'Red Planet'?

Mars – Mars is called the Red Planet due to the presence of iron oxide (rust) on its surface, which gives it a reddish appearance. This is a fundamental fact often asked in SSC and Railway exams.