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UPSC 1997: The group of small pieces of rock revolving round the sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter are called
(a)meteors
(b)comets
(c)meteorites
(d)asteroids
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) asteroids
The band of rocky bodies that orbit the Sun between Mars and Jupiter is called the Asteroid Belt; its individual members are therefore known as asteroids. Meteors/meteorites are fragments that enter Earth’s atmosphere or reach its surface, and comets are icy bodies with eccentric orbits—none of which permanently occupy the Mars-to-Jupiter gap. ([licchavilyceum.com](https://licchavilyceum.com/upsc-civil-services-prelims-1997-solved-question-paper/?utm_source=openai))
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What is the correct answer to this UPSC 1997 Geography question?▼
The correct answer is option (d): asteroids. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 1997, GS Paper 1, as Question 61. It falls under Geography > Astronomy & Earth–Sun System.
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This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
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