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).