Venus is the second planet from the Sun and has a dense, toxic atmosphere primarily composed of carbon dioxide.
Which of the following statements relating to the planet Venus is/are correct ? 1. It is the nearest planet from the Sun. 2. It is only slightly smaller than the Earth. 3. It has no atmosphere. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2011 · Topic: Astronomy and Astrophysics Basics (Planetary Science: Planets, Moons, Asteroids, Comets)
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