Which term refers to the smallest planet in the solar system and the closest planet to the Sun?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy General Science and Nature MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Which term refers to the smallest planet in the solar system and the closest planet to the Sun?”
The accepted answer is B. Mercury (Planet). Mercury Planet is the person body or term that satisfies Which term refers to the smallest planet in the solar system and the closest planet to the Sun option B Option A Amphibians does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Mercury Planet Option C Chlorophyll does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Mercury Planet Remaining alternatives Jupiter fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Mercury Planet 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.
- A. Amphibians
Why not A: “Amphibians” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Mercury (Planet). Mercury Planet is the person body or term that satisfies Which term refers to the smallest planet in the solar system and the closest planet to the Sun option B Option A Amphibians
- B. Mercury (Planet) ✓
- C. Chlorophyll
Why not C: “Chlorophyll” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Mercury (Planet). Mercury Planet is the person body or term that satisfies Which term refers to the smallest planet in the solar system and the closest planet to the Sun option B Option A Amphibians
- D. Jupiter
Why not D: “Jupiter” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Mercury (Planet). Mercury Planet is the person body or term that satisfies Which term refers to the smallest planet in the solar system and the closest planet to the Sun option B Option A Amphibians
Correct answer
B. Mercury (Planet)
Explanation
Mercury Planet is the person body or term that satisfies Which term refers to the smallest planet in the solar system and the closest planet to the Sun option B Option A Amphibians does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Mercury Planet Option C Chlorophyll does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Mercury Planet Remaining alternatives Jupiter fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Mercury Planet 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.
Source: General Knowledge Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, General Knowledge, NTS, General Science and Nature
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