Class VI NCERT solutions Beyond Earth
Class 6 Science Beyond Earth NCERT Solutions — solar system, stars, planets, moon phases. Step-by-step solutions to all exercises. CBSE 2026-27. Free PDF.
This free NCERT Solutions for CBSE Class VI Science, Chapter 12: Beyond Earth, contains step-by-step solutions to every NCERT textbook question and exercise. It has been prepared by Sumeet Sahu at Unique Study Point, Indore, strictly following the latest NCERT syllabus for Session 2026-27.
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Class VI Science • Curiosity
🚀 Chapter 12: Beyond Earth
NCERT Solutions — Complete Question & Answer Guide
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📌 Key Concepts
✦ Solar system: Sun + 8 planets + moons + asteroids + comets
✦ Planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
✦ Stars emit own light; Planets reflect sunlight
✦ Constellations: star patterns (Ursa Major/Saptarishi, Orion)
✦ Moon: Earth\'s natural satellite, ~27.3 days per revolution
✦ Pole Star (Dhruv Tara): appears stationary, indicates North
✦ Asteroids: rocky bodies between Mars & Jupiter
✦ Comets: icy bodies with glowing tail near Sun
✦ Milky Way: our galaxy with billions of stars
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Q1
What is the solar system?
ANSWER
The Sun at the centre + all celestial bodies revolving around it: 8 planets, moons, asteroids, comets. The Sun\'s gravity holds everything together.
Q2
Name all 8 planets in order.
ANSWER
| # | Planet | Key Fact |
|---|
| 1 | Mercury | Smallest; closest to Sun |
| 2 | Venus | Hottest; Earth\'s twin in size |
| 3 | Earth | Only planet with life |
| 4 | Mars | Red planet; 2 moons |
| 5 | Jupiter | Largest planet |
| 6 | Saturn | Famous rings |
| 7 | Uranus | Rotates on its side |
| 8 | Neptune | Farthest; very cold |
Memory Trick
My Very Educated Mother Just Showed Us Neptune
Q3
Difference between star and planet.
ANSWER
| Feature | Star | Planet |
|---|
| Light | Emits own light | Reflects light |
| Twinkling | Stars twinkle | Planets don\'t twinkle |
| Size | Very large | Much smaller |
| Composition | Hot gases | Rocks, gases, or ice |
| Example | Sun, Sirius | Earth, Mars |
Q4
What are constellations?
ANSWER
Constellation
A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky.
- Ursa Major (Saptarishi) — 7 stars, looks like a ladle
- Orion (Hunter) — 3 stars in a line (belt), visible in winter
Q5
What is the Pole Star? Why special?
ANSWER
Pole Star (Dhruv Tara) is located above Earth\'s North Pole.
- Appears stationary while other stars seem to move
- Always indicates North direction
- Used for navigation by ancient travellers & sailors
Located using the pointer stars of Ursa Major.
Q6
Describe the Moon.
ANSWER
- Earth\'s only natural satellite
- Does not have own light — reflects sunlight
- Revolves around Earth in ~27.3 days
- No atmosphere, no water, no life
- Surface: craters, mountains, plains
- Shows phases: New Moon → Crescent → Half → Full Moon (~29.5 days cycle)
Q7
Difference between asteroids and comets.
ANSWER
| Feature | Asteroids | Comets |
|---|
| Made of | Rocky bodies | Icy (frozen gases, rock, dust) |
| Location | Between Mars & Jupiter | Far edges of solar system |
| Tail | No tail | Glowing tail near Sun |
| Example | Ceres | Halley\'s Comet (~76 years) |
Q8
What is the Milky Way?
ANSWER
The Milky Way (Akash Ganga) is our galaxy — a spiral-shaped collection of billions of stars, gas, and dust. On clear dark nights, it appears as a faint milky band across the sky. Our Sun is just one of its billions of stars.
Q9
Why do stars appear to move east to west?
ANSWER
Stars appear to move because Earth rotates on its axis from west to east. This makes stars seem to move in the opposite direction — just like trees seem to move backward when you\'re in a moving bus. The stars aren\'t actually moving.
Q10
Why is Earth unique?
ANSWER
- Only planet known to support life
- Has liquid water on surface
- Suitable atmosphere with oxygen
- Moderate temperature
- Protective ozone layer
📋 Details
| Class | Class VI (CBSE / NCERT) |
| Subject | Science |
| Chapter | Chapter 12: Beyond Earth |
| Resource Type | NCERT Solutions |
| Session | 2026-27 (Latest NCERT Syllabus) |
| Downloads | 0+ |
| Prepared by | Sumeet Sahu, Unique Study Point, Indore |
| Cost | Free |