Multiple choice

Which of the following conditions is not fulfilled by Pluto?

  1. It orbits around the sun.

  2. It has sufficient mass to assume a round shape.

  3. It is not a natural satellite.

  4. It has cleared the neighbourhood around its orbit.

  5. None of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The orbit of revolution of Pluto overlaps that of Neptune. Thus, Pluto is now called a dwarf planet.

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