1. Which of the planets is nearest to the earth?

2. On which of the following planets of the solar system does the sun rise in the west and set in the east?

3. Match the following: A. Largest Planet 1. Mercury B. Brightest Planet 2. Jupiter C. Densest Planet 3. Earth D. Smallest Planet 4. Venus A B C D

4. Which of the following planets of the solar system has the longest day? [IAS 2003, CDS]

5. ‘The length of its day and the tilt of its axis are almost identical to those of the earth’.This is true of:

6. Which planet is known as the Earth’s Twin?

7. Which of the following is the brightest planet?

8. Which one of the following planets takes the same number of days for rotation and revolution?

9. The planet having thirteen moons is :

10. The hottest planet is :