GENERAL SCIENCE

 1. In how many days the moon orbits the Earth?
A. 27 days
B. 28 Days
C. 29 Days
D. 30 Days
2. The well-known cycle of the Moon's phases is governed by which month?
A. Sidereal month
B. Synodic month
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
3. Name the full bright Moon that occurs closest to the start of autumn is known as.....
A. Harvest Moon
B. Blue Moon
C. Super Pink Moon
D. Blood Moon
4. Super Pink Moon is also known as......
A. Samkal Moon
B. Paschal Moon
C. Samach Moon
D. Puravach Moon
5. Which of the following statement is correct about Full Moon?
A. All full moons do not look the same.
B. A full moon occurs when the Moon side facing Earth is fully lit up by the Sun.
C. Both A and B are correct
D. Neither A nor B are correct

ANSWERS:

1. Ans. A

Explanation: Once every 27.322 days, the moon orbits the earth. That is it takes approximately 27 days to rotate once on its axis.

2. Ans. B

Explanation: Synodic month is the most familiar lunar cycle as it governs the well-known cycle of the Moon's phases. The mean length of the synodic month is 29.53059 days.

3. Ans. A

Explanation: Harvest Moon term refers to the full, bright Moon that occurs closest to the autumn equinox.

4. Ans. B

Explanation: As this full moon is the first full moon of the spring season, so-called as "Paschal Moon" that helps to set the date of Easter. The general rule is that the first Sunday after the occurrence of the Paschal Moon is designated as Easter.

5. Ans. C

Explanation: A full moon occurs when the side of the Moon facing the Earth is fully lit up by the Sun and all full moons do not look the same.