The largest planet in the solar system, a gas giant known for its Great Red Spot. What is this called?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy General Science and Nature MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “The largest planet in the solar system, a gas giant known for its Great Red Spot. What is this called?”
The accepted answer is C. Jupiter. “The largest planet in the solar system, a gas giant known for its Great Red Spot. What is this called” is answered by Jupiter (option C). Option A (“Ostrich”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Jupiter. Option B (“Vitamin C”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Jupiter. Remaining alternatives (Reptiles) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Jupiter is identified. General Science and Nature questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. General Science and Nature recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Ostrich
Why not A: “Ostrich” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Jupiter. “The largest planet in the solar system, a gas giant known for its Great Red Spot. What is this called” is answered by Jupiter (option C). Option A (“Ostrich”) does not match the s
- B. Vitamin C
Why not B: “Vitamin C” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Jupiter. “The largest planet in the solar system, a gas giant known for its Great Red Spot. What is this called” is answered by Jupiter (option C). Option A (“Ostrich”) does not match the s
- C. Jupiter ✓
- D. Reptiles
Why not D: “Reptiles” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Jupiter. “The largest planet in the solar system, a gas giant known for its Great Red Spot. What is this called” is answered by Jupiter (option C). Option A (“Ostrich”) does not match the s
Correct answer
C. Jupiter
Explanation
“The largest planet in the solar system, a gas giant known for its Great Red Spot. What is this called” is answered by Jupiter (option C). Option A (“Ostrich”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Jupiter. Option B (“Vitamin C”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Jupiter. Remaining alternatives (Reptiles) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Jupiter is identified. General Science and Nature questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. General Science and Nature recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: General Knowledge Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, General Knowledge, NTS, General Science and Nature
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