The planet that is nearest to the Earth is:

The planet that is nearest to the Earth is:

  • (A) Mercury
  • (B) Venus
  • (C) Mars
  • (D) Jupiter
  • Venus is traditionally believed to be the planetary body that is closest to Earth and approaches to within 38 million kilometers (24 million miles) at their closest point of approach. Venus is often described as the sister or twin planet of Earth due to their comparative size, mass, and composition.
  • Quick Info: While recent astronomical research (using the "point-circle method") suggests that Mercury is the closest planet to Earth on average over time, Venus remains the correct answer in the context of standard educational curricula and competitive exams, which define "nearest" by the closest possible approach.
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 ‘NATO’ is an abbreviation of:

  • (A) North Atlantic Treaty Organization
  • (B) Non-Aligned Treaty Organization
  • (C) Non-Aligned Trading Organization
  • (D) North American Transport Organization

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