Q. _____ is no longer considered as a planet within Earth's Solar system. ?
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
Pluto
Explanation: Since 2006, as per the International Astronomical Union’s planetary criteria, Pluto isn’t considered a planet because it hasn’t cleared the neighbourhood around its orbit of other objects. However, it is considered as a dwarf planet.
Explanation by: Rati Dubey
Since 2006, as per the International Astronomical Union’s planetary criteria, Pluto isn’t considered a planet because it hasn’t cleared the neighbourhood around its orbit of other objects. However, it is considered as a dwarf planet.