This question asks to match planetary characteristics with the corresponding planets based on the options provided. Assuming the list includes the traditional nine planets where Pluto was considered the farthest: I. Farthest planet from the sun: Among the options, Pluto (D) was traditionally considered the farthest. II. Largest planet of the solar system: Jupiter (C) is the largest planet. III. Planet second from the Sun in the solar system: The order is Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune (and traditionally Pluto). The second planet is Venus (B). IV. Planet nearest to the Sun: The nearest planet to the Sun is Mercury (A). Matching these gives: I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A.
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists: List I List II (Special Characteristic) (Name of Planet) A) Mer‐ I. Farthest planet from the sun cury II. Largest planet of the solar system B) Venus III. Planet second from the Sun in C) Jupiter the solar system IV. Planet nearest to the Sun D) Pluto E) Saturn Codes:
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 1998 · Topic: The Solar System (Planets: Classification (Terrestrial and Jovian), Orbital Characteristics)
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