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Bodies like earth, moon, planets, sun, stars, meteors, comets, etc. are known as:

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Heavenly bodies

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Celestial bodies

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Both (A) and (B)

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C Both (A) and (B)
Bodies like earth, moon, planets, sun, stars, meteors, comets, etc. are known as celestial and heavenly bodies.

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