Multiple choice general knowledge

Which planet was named GEORGE'S STAR to honour king george 2 ?

  1. neptune

  2. pluto

  3. uranus

  4. mercury

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Uranus was briefly called 'Georgium Sidus' (George's Star) by its discoverer William Herschel in 1781 to honor King George III. Neptune was discovered later, Pluto is no longer a planet, and Mercury was known since ancient times.