CBSE Class 3 Science Solar System MCQs

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MCQ for Class 3 Science Solar System

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Solar System MCQ Questions Class 3 Science with Answers

Question. Read the poems given below and tell which planet relates best to the poem.
Look through the telescope and try and find me. It will be very difficult, you have to try hard to see. I am called a ‘dwarf planet’, do not forget but still I am important, I bet.
Who am I ?
(a) Earth
(b) Mercury
(c) Pluto
(d) Neptune
Answer: C

Question. Fill in the blanks in the given paragraph with the words given in the box and select the correct option. 
24 hours, One year,
Atmosphere, Axis,
Ozone layer, Two years,
Stratosphere, 48 hours
Earth rotates on its own _______. It takes _______ for one rotation. It also moves around the Sun. It takes _______ to complete one revolution. The Earth is covered by a layer of gases called the _______.
(a) Axis, 48 hours, Two years, Atmosphere
(b) Axis, 24 hours, Two years, Stratosphere
(c) Axis, 24 hours, One year, Atmosphere
(d) Axis, 48 hours, One year, Ozone layer
Answer: C

Question. The biggest planet is
(a) Jupiter
(b) Venus
(c) Uranus
(d) Saturn
Answer: A

Question. The group of stars that appear to form a pattern or shape in sky is called _________. Both _________ and _____ consisting of 7 main stars each, are two examples of this. Select the option that fills the blanks in the above paragraph in correct order.
(a) Constellation, Great Bear, The Hunter
(b) Constellation, The Hunter, Orion
(c) Satellite, Great Bear, The Hunter
(d) Satellite, The Hunter, Orion
Answer: A

Question. Which of the following orbits around the sun in 365¼ days? 
A. Moon B. Earth
(a) A only
(b) A and B
(c) B only
(d) Neither A nor B
Answer: B
Explanation: Both earth and moon complete one revolution around the sun in 365 days. There may be times when the moon, which is also orbiting the earth, will reach the exact end of its orbit around the sun a little ahead of earth, and other times when it might be behind. But both moon and earth take approximately 1 year to complete 1 orbit around the sun. 

Question. Based on the fact that the statements given below are true or false, find the correct sequence.
A. Jupiter does not have rings
B. Uranus has 11 rings
C. Pluto is a large planet.

(a) T F T
(b) F T F
(c) F F T
(d) T T F
Answer: B
Explanation: Jupiter has 4 rings. So the first statement is false. Uranus has 11 rings surrounding it. Hence, this statement is true. Pluto is not considered as a planet now as it is very small. Therefore, statement C is false.

Question. Which planet is no longer considered part of our solar system?
(a) Jupiter
(b) Uranus
(c) Pluto
(d) Neptune
Answer: C
Explanation: Pluto is no longer the part of our solar system. Earlier, nine planets were considered part of the solar system but after recent scientific discoveries, Pluto has been excluded from this group. Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune are still considered as planets. Therefore, option c is the correct answer.

Question. The only planet with life in the solar system is:
(a) Moon
(b) Sun
(c) Mars
(d) Earth
Answer: D

Question. The heaviest planet of solar system is __________. 
(a) Saturn
(b) Mars
(c) Earth
(d) Jupiter
Answer: D
Explanation: Jupiter is the heaviest planet of the solar system. The mass of Jupiter is 1.8981 x 1027 kg.

Question. Refer to the given flow chart and select the correct option regarding it. 
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          X     Y      Z
(a) Moon Sun Earth
(b) Star Earth Moon
(c) Earth Star Moon
(d) Sun Moon Earth
Answer: B
Explanation: ‘ X’ is a star. Stars are big balls of fire and have light of their own. ‘Y’ is Earth, as it is a planet and planets revolve around the sun. ‘Z’ is moon, it does not have its own light and does not revolve around the Sun. It revolves around the Earth.

Question. One of the planets known to have rings is ________.
(a) Venus
(b) Uranus
(c) Mars
(d) Pluto
Answer: B

Question. The Earth completes one rotation in:
(a) one day
(b) one year
(c) one week
(d) one hour
Answer: A

Question. The hottest planet is :
(a) Jupiter
(b) Mars
(c) Venus
(d) Mercury
Answer: C

Question. Which of these shapes does the Moon never take? 
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Answer: D

Question. The nearest planet to the sun is ___________
(a) Jupiter
(b) Earth
(c) Mercury
(d) None of these
Answer: C
Explanation: Mercury is the nearest planet to the sun. Jupiter is the fifth planet from the sun and Earth is the third planet from the sun.

Question. How long does it take for Earth to rotate on its axis seven times?
(a) One day
(b) One week
(c) One month
(d) One year
Answer: B
Explanation: It takes 24 hours (1 day) for Earth to rotate on its axis once. Hence, it will take 7 days (1 week) for Earth to rotate 7 times on its axis.

Question. Why is earth called the blue planet?
(a) The earth’s atmosphere scatters the light and creates a blue effect.
(b) The scientists have discovered that the colour of the earth is blue.
(c) 70% of earth’s surface is covered by water
(d) Both (a) and (c)
Answer: D
Explanation: 70% of its surface is covered by water, so earth is also known as watery planet.
Also the earth’s atmosphere scatter’s the light and creates the blue effect.

Question. The Earth rotates from:
(a) East to West
(b) North to South
(c) South to North
(d) West to East
Answer: D

Question. What is an astronomer likely to use?
(a) Stethoscope
(b) Microscope
(c) Telescope
(d) Scissors
Answer: C
Explanation: An astronomer needs a telescope to see distant objects like planets and galaxies which are far off in the universe.

Question. Look at the following diagram and answer the following questions: 
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Why is solar energy reflected from the earth?
(a) Due to gravitational pull of the earth.
(b) Due to presence of atmosphere on earth.
(c) Due to presence of water on earth.
(d) Due to presence of animals on earth.
Answer: B
Explanation: Due to gravity, the layer of gases known as atmosphere remains attached to earth’s surface and prevents too much heat or UV rays from sun reaching earth. Earth
reflects about 1/3rd of sunlight it receives.

Question. What do you call scientists who study stars and planets ?
(a) Astronaut
(b) Astrologer
(c) Solar scientist
(d) Astronomer
Answer: D

Question. What constitutes the solar system?
(a) Earth
(b) Moon
(c) Sun
(d) All of these
Answer: D
Explanation: The Solar System is made up of the Sun, planets, moons, comets, asteroids, minor planets, and dust and gas. There are eight planets in our solar system. Mercury,
Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

Question. Which one of the following is incorrectly matched?
(a) Imaginary line about which the earth spins - Axis
(b) A small model of the Earth - Globe
(c) An instrument helps us to see the stars, the Moon, etc. - Periscope
(d) Groups of star in a recognisable pattern in the sky - Constellations
Answer: C
Explanation: The correct statement is –
‘An instrument known as telescope helps us to see the stars, the Moon and the planets clearly’.

Directions: Read the sentence and identify which option will fill the blanks properly.

Question. There is water on our planet ___(1)___, but there is no water on ___(2)___ .
(a) (1) Moon (2) Earth
(b) (1) Moon (2) Moon
(c) (1) Earth (2) Moon
(d) (1) Sun (2) Earth
Answer: C
Explanation: There is water on our planet Earth. In fact, the presence of water makes life possible on earth. However, there is no water on Moon. 

Question. Small bodies that orbit planets are called :
(a) Comets
(b) Planet Simals
(c) Moons
(d) Protoplanets
Answer: C

Question. Look at the following pictures and find out the correct order of planets nearest to farthest from the Sun. 
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(a) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(b) (iv), (i), (ii), (iii)
(c) (ii), (iii), (iv), (i)
(d) (iii), (i), (ii), (iv)
Answer: B
Explanation: The right order of planets from the sun is venus, saturn, uranus, neptune. 

Question. The Sun rises in the east and sets in the west. In what direction is the Earth rotating? 
(a) East to West
(b) West to East
(c) North to South
(d) South to North
Answer: B

Question. Even though sun casts its hot rays on earth, we do not feel very hot because ________.
(a) earth is far away from sun
(b) of water on earth’s surface
(c) atmosphere on earth reflects back sun’s light
(d) moon protects us from sun’s heat
Answer: C
Explanation: Atmosphere on earth reflects back sun’s light. Thus, earth does not absorb harmful sun rays or UV rays emitted by sun. Therefore, temperature on earth remains
bearable, unlike other planets.

Question. Read the sentence and unscramble the given words.
The spinning movement of the Earth on its axis is called 
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(a) Revolution
(b) Rotates
(c) Atmosphere
(d) Rotation
Answer: D
Explanation: Rotation is the phenomenon. The spinning movement of the Earth on its axis is called rotation.

Question. Why do astronauts wear oxygen mask on moon? 
(a) There is no atmosphere or oxygen on moon to breathe
(b) To avoid suffocation after a long flight in space craft
(c) To be used in case of emergency
(d) None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: There is no atmosphere or air on moon. Therefore, without oxygen mask it would be impossible to breathe on moon.

Question. Ram and Mohan were arguing on the topic that Sun is a star or a planet. Rahul heard this. He came in between and explained them thoroughly. What would you do if you were in the same situation as Rahul?
(a) Take Ram and Mohan to the police station.
(b) Scold Ram and Mohan for arguing.
(c) Explain the matter correctly and help them understand clearly.
(d) Don’t do anything.
Answer: C
Explanation: Explain the matter correctly and help them understand clearly. 

Question. How do you watch your cable TV or use web camera? 
(a) It is done with the help of solar energy.
(b) It is done with the help of artificial satellites.
(c) It is done with the help of atmosphere surrounding earth’s surface.
(d) It is done with connecting wires with sky.
Answer: B
Explanation: It is done with the help of Artificial Satellites. Artificial Satellites are objects launched from earth to orbit earth or other planets. These Satellites are used for communication, remote sensing, weather forecasting, and other purposes. Our daily and live television is beamed to us through satellites. These satellites also help to digitally spread radio waves and wireless internet. The reason we can see friends on webcams from thousands of miles away, is mostly because of satellites as they feed the webcam recording directly to wireless router or internet modem.

Question. What is floating rock in outer space called? 
(a) Comet
(b) Asteroid
(c) Meteor
(d) Mars
Answer: B

Question. Why there is no life on the Moon? Choose the correct option.
(a) Because Moon is a natural satellite of the Earth
(b) Because there are huge holes on the moon called craters
(c) Because it does not have its own light
(d) Because there is no water or air on the Moon
Answer: D
Explanation: There is no air or water on the Moon. So, there are no plants or animals or people.

Question. Which of the following shine(s) due to sun’s light?
A. Sun B. Moon C. Earth
(a) A only
(b) Both A and B
(c) B only
(d) A, B and C
Answer: C
Explanation: Moon shines due to sun’s light. Moon doesnot have its own light but it shines due to sun’s light. However, although sun’s rays fall on earth’s surface but earth doesnot shine due to sun’s light.

Question. Select the option that correctly arranges the given planets in an ascending order of size. 
(a) Saturn < Jupiter < Uranus < Neptune
(b) Venus < Neptune < Saturn < Jupiter
(c) Earth < Mars < Saturn < Jupiter
(d) Venus < Earth < Mars < Saturn
Answer: B
Explanation: 
The correct sequence of planets in our Solar System in ascending order of their size is Mercury < Mars < Venus < Earth < Neptune < Uranus < Saturn < Jupiter

Question. Different seasons on earth are due to:
(a) the rotation of the Earth around its own axis
(b) the rotation around its own axis and revolution of the Earth around the Sun
(c) the revolution of the Earth around the Sun on a tilted axis
(d) none of these
Answer: C
Explanation: The revolution of the Earth around the Sun on a tilted axis 

Question. Revolution of the Earth causes
(a) seasons
(b) summer
(c) day and night
(d) days and seasons
Answer: A
Explanation: The Earth goes around the Sun in a fixed path called Earth’s orbit. The movement of the Earth around the Sun in an orbit is called revolution and it takes 365 to complete one revolution. The revolution of the Earth causes seasons.

Question. The sun attracts all the other objects in the Solar System because: 
(a) of its magnetic pull
(b) of the magnetic pull of other planets
(c) it is at the center of the solar system
(d) the Sun is so large, that its gravity attracts everything.
Answer: D
Explanation: The Sun is so large, and has powerful gravity which attracts all other objects in the solar system. It is at the center of the universe but its size and gravity is responsible for attracting other objects, rather than its location. Sun does not have any magnetic pull and neither do planets exert magnetic pull on sun.

Question. If your weight is 60 kg, then on moon you would weigh __________. 
(a) 10 kg
(b) 6 kg
(c) 600 kg
(d) 100 kg
Answer: A
Explanation: 10kg. Moon’s gravity is 1/6th of Earth, so our weight on moon would be 1/6th of our weight on the earth. Therefore, 60/ 6= 10 kgs.

Question. An astronomer is a scientist who studies __________.
(a) plants
(b) medicine
(c) atoms
(d) space
Answer: D
Explanation: An astronomer is a scientist who studies celestial bodies such as moons, planets, stars, nebulae, and galaxies.

Question. Why is the sun important to the Earth?
1. It rotates around the Earth to give us seasons.
2. It provides heat to enable living things to survive on Earth.
3. It provides green plants with light energy to make food.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
Answer: B

Question. What is in the center of the solar system?
(a) Moon
(b) Earth
(c) Sun
(d) Neptune
Answer: C
Explanation:  Sun is the center of the solar system. Although, earlier it was believed that Earth forms the center of the solar system. However, after studies conducted by scientists it was proved that sun is at the center of the universe and all celestial bodies revolve around the sun.

Question. The fixed path on which Earth moves around the Sun is called
(a) axis
(b) rotation
(c) revolution
(d) Earth’s orbit
Answer: D
Explanation: The fixed path on which Earth moves around the Sun is called Earth’s orbit. 

Question. Study the following pictures:
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Which among these is the hottest?
Answer: A
Explanation: Amongst these, sun is the hottest. It is a hot mass of gases. Sun is the source of energy for other planets and moon.

Question. Refer the given diagram of a part of the solar system. Neil Armstrong was the first to step on _______. 
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(a) Q
(b) S
(c) R
(d) P
Answer: D

Question. Who was the first person to walk on the moon? 
(a) Kalpana Chawala
(b) APJ Abdul Kalam
(c) Galileo
(d) Neil Armstrong
Answer: D
Explanation: Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon. Kalpana Chawla was an Indian astronaut but she was not the first person to walk on the surface of the moon. APJ Abdul Kalam was the President of India and was responsible for the launch of many missiles and spaceships but he was not the first person to go to moon. Galileo made discoveries related to solar system.

Question. Seventh planet from sun is :
(a) Jupiter
(b) Venus
(c) Uranus
(d) Saturn
Answer: C

Question. The imaginary line dividing the Earth into two halves is called:
(a) equator
(b) half line
(c) orbit
(d) path
Answer: A

Question. Match the following:
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 A B C D
(a) 3 1 4 2
(b) 2 3 1 4
(c) 1 2 3 4
(d) 4 3 2 1
Answer: A
Explanation: Sun is a star. It is not a planet or satellite. Similarly, moon is not a star. Moon is a satellite whereas Jupiter is a planet of the eight planets of the solar system.
Atmosphere is a mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and reflects back sun’s rays.

Question. The Earth completes one revolution in:
(a) one hour
(b) one year
(c) one day
(d) one month
Answer: B

Question. Which of the following is a source of heat and light to all living organisms?
(a) Wood
(b) Coal
(c) Sun
(d) Moon
Answer: C

Question. What is the sun ?
(a) a star
(b) a planet
(c) a galaxy
(d) a comet
Answer: A

Question. All planets in the solar system rotate anticlockwise, except ‘X’. It is the only planet that rotates clockwise. What is planet ‘X’? 
(a) Earth
(b) Venus
(c) Saturn
(d) Jupiter
Answer: B

Question. Abdul is making a model of the Solar system. In his model, Mercury is 2 cm from the Sun, Venus is 4 cm from the Sun and Earth is 5 cm from the Sun. At about what distance from the Sun should he place Mars? 
(a) 1 cm
(b) 3 cm
(c) 4 cm
(d) 7 cm
Answer: D
Explanation: In order of increasing distance from the Sun, the eight planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

Question. The different shapes of the Moon are shown in the given figures. Identify the shape of the Moon when:
1. The Moon is between the Earth and Sun.
2. The side of the Moon facing the Earth is fully illuminated by the Sun. 
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Answer: A
Explanation: When Moon is between the Earth and Sun, we cannot sea that side of the Moon which is facing the Sun or illuminated by the Sun, so we will see no Moon in the sky (New Moon). When the side of the Moon facing the Earth is fully illuminated by the Sun, we will see full Moon.

Question. Aruna observed the shape of the Moon every night. On 2nd September she noted on the calendar : Day 1, Full Moon. 
When is she most likely to observe Half Moon and New Moon?
(a) 8th Sept. and 29th Sept. respectively
(b) 7th Sept. and 28th Sept. respectively
(c) 15th Sept. and 22nd Sept. respectively
(d) 9th Sept. and 17th Sept. respectively
Answer: D
Explanation: The Moon takes about 28 days to go around the Earth. If Full Moon on 2nd September is counted as day 1, then after 7 days we can see Half Moon, i.e. , on 9th September and after 14 days, New Moon would be seen, i.e., 16th or 17th September.

Question. Read the given statements carefully. 
1. The Sun changes its shape daily.
2. The Sun has its own light.
3. The Earth is round like a ball.
4. We can count all the Stars.
5. The Earth has more land than water.
Which of the above statements are INCORRECT?
(a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 3 and 5
(d) 1, 4 and 5
Answer: D
Explanation: The Sun never changes its shape, we cannot count stars because they are infinite.
The Earth has far more water than land.

Question. How does the moon shines, even though it does not have its own light? 
(a) There is water on moon’s surface.
(b) It shines due to sun’s light.
(c) It shines due to thick layer of gases surrounding it.
(d) It shines due to stars surrounding it.
Answer: B
Explanation: Moon does not have its own light. It shines due to sun’s light. 

Circle the odd one out.

Question. 1
(a) Asteroids
(b) Planets
(c) Moon
(d) Gases
Answer: A
Explanation: Asteroids is the odd one out. While all other three-asteroids, planets and comets are bodies in the solar system, gases are not.

Question. 2
(a) Venus
(b) Mars
(c) Moon
(d) Saturn
Answer: C
Explanation: Moon is the odd one out. While Venus, Mars and Saturn are planets, Moon is not a planet. It is a satellite.

Directions : Based on the information in the table, answer the following questions: 
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Units are Earth mass and Earth diameter

Question. The planet which has the maximum number of moons
(a) Jupiter
(b) Saturn
(c) Earth
(d) Mercury
Answer: B

Question. How many planets have zero moon
(a) 8
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 1
Answer: B

With the help of given clues, try and solve the crossword puzzle:
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Question. The farthest planet from the sun
(a) Neptune
(b) Jupiter
(c) Saturn
(d) Uranus
Answer: A

Question. There is no water on its surface
(a) Earth
(b) Moon
(c) Ocean
(d) none of these
Answer: B

Question. The first scientist to look at sky through telescope
(a) Newton
(b) Galileo
(c) Einstein
(d) none of these
Answer: B

Question. Planet between Uranus and Jupiter
(a) Neptune
(b) Saturn
(c) Earth
(d) Mars
Answer: B

Question. A globe is a model of:
(a) Sun
(b) Moon
(c) Earth
(d) all of these
Answer: C

Question. Which of the following is not a Jovian planet (gas giant)?
(a) Earth
(b) Uranus
(c) Neptune
(d) Saturn
Answer: A

Question. The planet with the greatest temperature extreme is _______.
(a) Earth
(b) Mars
(c) Venus
(d) Mercury
Answer: D

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