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Pluto is a:

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Planet
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Dwarf planet
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Asteroid
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Comet
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The correct option is B Dwarf planet
If a small sized celestial body revolves around the sun idependently, then it is called dwarf planet. A dwarf planet's orbit can be greatly affected by the neighbouring objects other than the sun also.
Pluto can be clasified as a dwarf planet. It takes around 248 years to complete one revolution around the sun.

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