Which of the following best names: the second-largest planet in the solar system, famous for its prominent ring system?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy General Science and Nature MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Which of the following best names: the second-largest planet in the solar system, famous for its prominent ring system?”
The accepted answer is D. Saturn. Saturn is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which of the following best names: the second-largest planet in the solar system, famous for its prominent ring system” (option D). Option A (“Chlorophyll”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Saturn. Option B (“Blood Types”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Saturn. Remaining alternatives (Absolute Zero) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Saturn 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. Chlorophyll
Why not A: “Chlorophyll” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Saturn. Saturn is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which of the following best names: the second-largest planet in the solar system, famous for its prominent ring system” (option
- B. Blood Types
Why not B: “Blood Types” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Saturn. Saturn is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which of the following best names: the second-largest planet in the solar system, famous for its prominent ring system” (option
- C. Absolute Zero
Why not C: “Absolute Zero” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Saturn. Saturn is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which of the following best names: the second-largest planet in the solar system, famous for its prominent ring system” (option
- D. Saturn ✓
Correct answer
D. Saturn
Explanation
Saturn is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which of the following best names: the second-largest planet in the solar system, famous for its prominent ring system” (option D). Option A (“Chlorophyll”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Saturn. Option B (“Blood Types”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Saturn. Remaining alternatives (Absolute Zero) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Saturn 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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