Q. the shape of our Milky Way galaxy
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
Spiral
Explanation: The Milky Way is a barred spiral galaxy, meaning it has a central bar-shaped structure with spiral arms extending outward.
It consists of a disk, a central bulge, and a halo of stars and dark matter.
Other Options Explained:
(A) Circular → Incorrect, as galaxies are not perfectly circular.
(B) Elliptical → Some galaxies are elliptical, but the Milky Way is spiral-shaped.
(D) None of the above → Incorrect, since the Milky Way is confirmed to be a spiral galaxy.
Thus, the correct answer is (C) Spiral.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
The Milky Way is a barred spiral galaxy, meaning it has a central bar-shaped structure with spiral arms extending outward.
It consists of a disk, a central bulge, and a halo of stars and dark matter.
Other Options Explained:
(A) Circular → Incorrect, as galaxies are not perfectly circular.
(B) Elliptical → Some galaxies are elliptical, but the Milky Way is spiral-shaped.
(D) None of the above → Incorrect, since the Milky Way is confirmed to be a spiral galaxy.
Thus, the correct answer is (C) Spiral.
It consists of a disk, a central bulge, and a halo of stars and dark matter.
Other Options Explained:
(A) Circular → Incorrect, as galaxies are not perfectly circular.
(B) Elliptical → Some galaxies are elliptical, but the Milky Way is spiral-shaped.
(D) None of the above → Incorrect, since the Milky Way is confirmed to be a spiral galaxy.
Thus, the correct answer is (C) Spiral.