Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which of the following celestial bodies is/are trans- Neptune dwarf planets :

1. Ceres
2. Pluto
3. Eris
4. Makemake
5. Haumea

Select the correct statements:

• A. 1, 3 and 4 only
• B. 3, 4 and 5 only
• C. 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C 2, 3, 4 and 5 only

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Dwarf planet Ceres is the largest object in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter and the only dwarf planet located in the inner solar system.
Pluto, Eris, Makemake and Haumea are trans-neptune dwarf planets,i.e. they are found in the region beyond Neptune.