Previous year MCQs

Indian Geography UPPSC 1993 GS-I
Question

Nearest planet to the Earth is:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Venus

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Venus”.
Venus is the closest planet to Earth in terms of proximity, especially when both planets are aligned on the same side of the Sun.

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