The given satellites orbit the respective planets: a. Mars: Deimos (Mars has two small moons, Phobos and Deimos) b. Jupiter: Europa (One of Jupiter's four largest moons, the Galilean moons) c. Saturn: Tethys (One of Saturn's major inner moons) d. Uranus: Titania (The largest moon of Uranus) Therefore, the correct match is a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4.
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists List-I (Planets) a. Mars b. Jupiter c. Saturn d. Uranus List-II (Satellites) 1. Tethys 2. Deimos 3. Europa 4. Titania
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2024 · Topic: Astronomy and Astrophysics Basics (Planetary Science: Planets, Moons, Asteroids, Comets)
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Answer: B. a - 2, b - 3, c - 1, d - 4
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