space medium MCQ

What is the name of the nearest major galaxy to the Milky Way?

  1. Triangulum Galaxy
  2. Andromeda Galaxy
  3. Magellanic Clouds
  4. Whirlpool Galaxy

Answer: Andromeda Galaxy

The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) is the nearest major galaxy to the Milky Way. It is expected to collide with the Milky Way in about 4.5 billion years.

Topic Astronomy - Galaxies
Exam Relevance SSC CGL, UPSC Prelims
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