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UPSC 2003: Among the following which planet takes maximum time for one revolution around the Sun?
(a)Earth
(b)Jupiter
(c)Mars
(d)Venus
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) Jupiter
Among the planets listed, Jupiter has the longest orbital period—about 11.86 Earth years—so it takes the maximum time to complete one revolution around the Sun, making option (b) correct; Earth takes 1 year, Mars about 1.88 years, and Venus about 0.62 years. ([iasexamportal.com](https://iasexamportal.com/paper/IAS_General_Studies_Prelims_Paper_2003_part-2?utm_source=openai))
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The correct answer is option (b): Jupiter. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2003, GS Paper 1, as Question 126. It falls under Science & Technology > Space Technology & Astronomy.
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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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