GS PrelimsGeography (Physical)Origin and Evolution of the Earth1998

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists: 1. List I (Special Characteristic) - List II (Name of Planet) 2. I. Farthest planet from the sun - A) Mercury 3. II. Largest planet of the solar system - B) Venus 4. III. Planet second from the Sun in the solar system - C) Jupiter 5. IV. Planet nearest to the Sun - D) Pluto E) Saturn

A

I-B, II-C, III-E, IV-A

B

I-C, II-E, III-A, IV-B

C

I-D, II-A, III-B, IV-C

D

I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. Match the special characteristic with the correct planet: I. Farthest planet from the sun: In 1998, Pluto (D) was considered the farthest planet (though its elliptical orbit occasionally brought it closer than Neptune). Pluto has since been reclassified as a dwarf planet. II. Largest planet of the solar system: Jupiter (C) is the largest planet. III. Planet second from the Sun in the solar system: Venus (B) is the second planet from the Sun. IV. Planet nearest to the Sun: Mercury (A) is the planet closest to the Sun. 2. The correct matches are I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A. 3. This corresponds to option (D).

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