Which is the largest planet of the solar system?

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  1. Neptune
  2. Earth
  3. Uranus
  4. Jupiter

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Option 4 : Jupiter
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The correct answer is Jupiter.Key Points

  • Jupiter is the largest planet of the solar system with a diameter of about 86,881 miles, which is more than 11 times the diameter of Earth.
  • It is also the fifth planet from the sun and is known for its Great Red Spot, which is a massive storm that has been raging for over 300 years.

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  • Neptune is the farthest planet from the sun and is known for its blue color due to the presence of methane in its atmosphere.
  • Uranus is the seventh planet from the sun and is tilted on its side, which causes its seasons to last for more than 20 years.
  • Earth is the third planet from the sun and is the only known planet to support life due to the presence of water, oxygen, and a protective atmosphere.
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