SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 49

SSC MTS - 20 Feb 2026 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q49

The earth is _____ largest planet in size in our solar system.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

Correct Answer:

Option 4 (Fifth)

 

Explanation:

Earth is the fifth largest planet in our solar system. If we arrange the planets in decreasing order of their size (diameter), the order would be:

Jupiter - largest

Saturn

Uranus

Neptune

Earth

Venus

Mars

Mercury - smallest

 

Additional Facts:

Distance: Earth is the third planet from the Sun.

Blue Planet: When viewed from space, it appears blue due to the presence of water, hence it is also called the "Blue Planet."

Density: Earth is the densest planet in the solar system.

 

Possible Questions for the Upcoming Exam:

Which is the smallest planet in the solar system?

(Answer: Mercury)

Which planets are called 'Gas Giants'?

(Answer: Jupiter and Saturn)

Which planet is called Earth's Twin?

(Answer: Venus)