SSC CGL Geography question with solution
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Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
- (A)Venus
- (B)Jupiter
- (C)Mars
- (D)Mercury
Correct answer: (C) Mars
Mars is called the Red Planet because iron oxide (rust) on its surface gives it a reddish appearance. Hence, 'Mars' is the correct answer among the given options.
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- Subject
- General Awareness
- Topic
- Geography
- Exam
- SSC (general)
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Appears in: SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Question Paper — 9 September, Shift 2; SSC CGL 2024 Tier 2 Question Paper — 18 January, Shift 1; SSC CHSL 2024 Tier 1 Question Paper — 2 July, Shift 1; SSC MTS 2024 Computer Based Examination Question Paper — 30 September, Shift 1; SSC CGL 2023 Tier 1 Question Paper — 14 July, Shift 1
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