Explore complete NCERT Class 6 Science Chapter 12 – Beyond Earth (Curiosity Book) question and answers.
Learn about stars, constellations, the Solar System, the Milky Way Galaxy, and Chandrayaan missions — explained simply for students and teachers.
🪐NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Science (Curiosity) Chapter 12 – Beyond Earth | Questions and Answers
Chapter Name: Beyond Earth
Subject: Science | Class: 6 | Book: Curiosity
Have you ever looked at the night sky and wondered about the stars, planets, and constellations above us? 🌠
In this chapter, students travel from the clear skies of Ladakh to the mysteries of the Solar System and the Milky Way Galaxy.
Here you’ll find page-wise detailed question answer — all based on NCERT’s Curiosity book.
Perfect for students, teachers, and parents looking for accurate, easy-to-understand NCERT solutions.
🧠 PAGE-WISE FULL ANSWERS
📘 Page 249
Q1. Match the column
| Column I | Column II | Correct Match | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| (i) Satellite of Earth | (a) Orion | (d) Moon | Moon is Earth’s natural satellite. |
| (ii) Red planet | (b) Venus | (c) Mars | Mars looks red due to iron oxide. |
| (iii) Constellation | (c) Mars | (a) Orion | Orion is a constellation of stars. |
| (iv) Planet called Evening Star | (d) Moon | (b) Venus | Venus shines bright at dawn/dusk. |
✅ Final Answer: (i)–(d), (ii)–(c), (iii)–(a), (iv)–(b)
Q2 (i) Solve the following riddle
My first alphabet is in MAN but not in CAN
My second alphabet is in ACE and also in FAN
My third alphabet is in RAT and not in CAT
My fourth alphabet is in SUN but not in FUN
I am a planet that moves around the Sun.
✅ Answer: MARS
Q2 (ii) Make two similar riddles yourself
Example 1:
My first is in SKY but not in FLY,
My second in MOON and in NOON,
My third in STAR but not in RAT,
My last in EARTH but not in HAT.
I am the planet full of water and life.
✅ Answer: EARTH
Example 2:
My first in LIGHT but not in NIGHT,
My second in STAR but not in CAR,
My third in SUN but not in FUN,
My fourth in MOON and in NOON.
✅ Answer: MARS
Q3. Which of the following is not a member of our Solar System?
(i) Sirius (ii) Comets (iii) Asteroids (iv) Pluto
✅ Answer: (i) Sirius
Because Sirius is a star outside our Solar System (in Canis Major).
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Q4. Which of the following is not a planet of the Sun?
(i) Jupiter (ii) Pluto (iii) Neptune (iv) Saturn
✅ Answer: (ii) Pluto
(Pluto is a dwarf planet, not a full-fledged planet since 2006.)
Q5. Which is the brighter star, the Pole Star or Sirius?
✅ Answer: Sirius
Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky, much brighter than Polaris.
Q6. Is the order of the planets correct in Fig. 12.12? If not, write the correct order.
✅ Correct Order of Planets:
Mercury → Venus → Earth → Mars → Jupiter → Saturn → Uranus → Neptune
Explanation: This is the order of planets based on their increasing distance from the Sun.
Q7. Identify the groups of stars (Big Dipper and Little Dipper) and the Pole Star in Fig. 12.13
✅ Answer:
- Big Dipper → Part of constellation Ursa Major (Saptaṛiṣhi)
- Little Dipper → Part of constellation Ursa Minor
- Pole Star (Polaris) → Located at the tip of the handle of Little Dipper
Explanation:
The Pole Star appears fixed in the north, while the Dippers seem to revolve around it.
📘 Page 251
Q8. Identify Orion and label Sirius in Fig. 12.14
✅ Answer:
- The constellation Orion looks like a hunter.
- The three bright stars in a straight line represent Orion’s Belt.
- Sirius, the brightest star, lies east of Orion (in Canis Major).
Q9. You can see stars fading away at dawn and appearing at dusk. During the day we do not see the stars. Explain why.
✅ Answer:
Because during the day, sunlight scatters in the Earth’s atmosphere, making the sky bright and hiding the faint starlight.
Explanation: Stars are always there, but the sunlight overpowers their light.
Q10. During a clear night, observe the Big Dipper 3–4 times at an interval of 2–3 hours. Does it appear to move?
✅ Answer:
Yes, the Big Dipper appears to move around the Pole Star.
This is due to the rotation of the Earth on its axis.
Sketch:
A diagram showing the Pole Star fixed in center, and the Big Dipper moving in an anti-clockwise circle around it at different times.
Q11. Think about the night sky and write a poem or story on it.
✅ Sample Poem:
A blanket of stars, silent and deep,
Guarding the Earth as we sleep.
Constellations tell stories old,
Of heroes, hunters, brave and bold.
Under the sky so wide and high,
We dream, we wonder — who, what, why?
(Students can create their own poem or short story.)
📘 Page 251-252 – “Learning Further”
This section has 6 extension questions or activities — all are answered below 👇
Q1. Find out the names of planets in your local language & stories about stars
| English Name | Indian / Local Name |
|---|---|
| Mercury | Budha |
| Venus | Shukra |
| Earth | Prithvi |
| Mars | Mangal |
| Jupiter | Brihaspati / Guru |
| Saturn | Shani |
| Uranus | Arun |
| Neptune | Varun |
Example of Indian star stories:
- Saptarishi (Ursa Major) — seven sages.
- Dhruva Tara (Pole Star) — child Dhruva who became immortal as a star.
- Chandra Dev — the Moon God who moves around Earth.
Q2. Visit a planetarium or science museum
✅ Purpose:
To observe telescope images, solar system models, and simulated night skies to understand celestial objects practically.
Q3. Why do stars fade at dawn?
✅ Answer:
Because the Sun rises and its strong light scatters in the atmosphere, making the sky bright and hiding the dim light of stars.
Q4. Find out if light pollution causes problems for humans, wildlife, and the environment. Write one action to control it.
✅ Problems:
- Prevents seeing stars.
- Confuses nocturnal animals and birds.
- Wastes energy and disturbs sleep cycles.
✅ Action:
Turn off unnecessary lights at night and use shielded lamps directed downward.
Q5. Why did Indian Institute of Astrophysics choose Hanle, Ladakh for an observatory?
✅ Reasons:
- High altitude (less air and moisture).
- Clear skies for most of the year.
- Very little air and light pollution.
- Cold and dry atmosphere gives steady visibility.
Hence, Hanle became ideal and is now the Hanle Dark Sky Reserve (HDSR, 2022).
Q6. If you enjoy embroidery / art, depict constellations using creative methods
✅ Examples:
- Stitch Orion or Big Dipper on dark fabric with white thread.
- Make a constellation art using chart paper and silver dots.
- Label stars and connect with lines to form shapes.
✅ EXTRA FACT from Page 252:
Hanle Observatory — atop Mount Saraswati in Ladakh.
Houses the Himalayan Chandra Telescope.
Locals are trained as Astronomy Ambassadors to promote Astro-tourism.
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All questions covered above are from:
- “Let us enhance our learning” (Q1–Q11) ✅
- “Learning further” (Q1–Q6) ✅
Total = 17 questions fully answered and explained.
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The night sky is full of wonders waiting to be explored. 🌟
Through this chapter, Class 6 students not only learn about planets and stars but also develop curiosity — the real spirit of science.
Keep observing, questioning, and exploring — because every “Why?” leads to a new discovery!
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