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1. 1.

   When was the last total solar eclipse observed in India? When will the next total solar eclipse occur?

2. 2.

   Give one word.

   1. giant clouds of gas and dust particles that can be seen floating in the space.
   2. the lowest layer of the sun.
   3. thousands of half-like glowing tendrils from the sun, that are energised by static electricity.
   4. the natural satellites in the solar system as.
   5. glowing celestial bodies that generally have a head, a nucleus and a long luminous tail.
3. 3.

   Write (T) for true and (F) for false.

   1. The universe is about 15 billion years old.
   2. A protostar is the early stage of a star.
   3. Uranus appears to be rotating on its side.
   4. Mercury has five satellites.
   5. Jupiter has the maximum number of satellites.
4. 4.

   Venus is the hottest planet. Give reasons.
5. 5.

   Mercury is nearest to the Sun but it is not the hottest planet. Give reasons.

6. 6.

   We always see the same side of the Moon. GIve reasons.