Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Indians call this "Sukra" Babylonians call this "Ishar" Romans call this "Lucifer" What is it?

  1. Venus

  2. Mars

  3. Mercury

  4. Jupiter
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Explanation

Venus is the correct answer. In Indian astronomy, Venus is called 'Shukra' (the planet of the sage Shukra), Babylonians knew it as 'Ishtar' (goddess of love and war), and Romans called it 'Lucifer' meaning 'light-bringer' or 'morning star' - referring to its appearance as the brightest object in the morning sky.

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