Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. The largest asteroid found in the solar system is Ceres.
  2. Asteroids occupy the space between Mars and Saturn.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ceres is indeed the largest object in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, with a diameter of about 950 km. However, statement 2 is incorrect because asteroids are found between Mars and Jupiter, not Mars and Saturn.

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