Question

Which is the correct sequence of planets in increasing order of size?

• A. Saturn, Jupitar, Uranus, Neptune
• B. Jupitar, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
• C. Jupitar, Uranus, Neptune, Saturn
• D. Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupitar

Answer 1

The correct option is B Jupitar, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

A star and all the objects travelling around it — planets, moons, asteroids, comets and meteoroids constitute a solar system. Our solar system is located in Milky Way galaxy. Sun is the star of our solar system. The eight planets and their natural satellites, dwarf planets and their satellites, as well as asteroids, comets and other celestial bodies revolve around the sun.

Order of the planets of solar system on the basis of their size is given as following: -

1. Jupiter - Its diameter is 69,911 km.
   
2. Saturn - Its diameter is 58,232 km.
   
3. Uranus - Its diameter is 25,362 km.
   
4. Neptune - Its diameter is 24,622 km.
   
5. Earth - Its diameter is 6,371 km.
   
6. Venus- Its diameter is 6,052 km.
   
7. Mars - Its diameter is 3,390 km.
   
8. Mercury- Its diameter is 2,440 km.