Multiple choice general knowledge

Which planet crossed the face of the sun (in transit) after 122 years recently?

  1. Mars

  2. Venus

  3. Jupiter

  4. Pluto
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Venus transits occur in pairs eight years apart, separated by over a century. The most recent pair occurred in 2004 and 2012, following the previous pair in 1874 and 1882 - a gap of approximately 122 years.

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