Question

Name the most giant planet in the solar system.
(a). Neptune
(b). Saturn
(c). Jupiter
(d). Earth

Answer 1

- Hint: It's the fifth planet from the Sun. Based upon the composition, it is included in the outer planets. The largest planet of the solar system has twice of the combined mass of all other planets. Apart from the size, it has 79 satellites. From the recent study, it is the second rank in the list of the planets with most moons.

Complete step-by-step solution -
The solar system is made up of eight planets, their moons and the sun. These planets are revolving around the sun. The original shape of orbits is elliptical. The first four planets are known as inner planets and the last four planets are known as outer planets. These classifications are based upon their constitution. The inner planets are made up of rocks, while outer planets are made by gases.
Jupiter is the fifth planet from the sun and considered as the largest planet. It has twice the mass of all other combined planets masses. So, the correct option is c. Jupiter is the most giant planet in the solar system.

Additional information:
We can discuss the sun and all planets in the solar system as in the respective order;
Sun;
Considered as the source and centre of the solar system.
It consists of 98% of the total solar system mass.
The actual colour of the sun is white. Due to light scattering, it appears as yellowish.
(1). Mercury
Very closest to sun
Similar to the earth’s moon
No satellites due to small magnetic fields.

(2). Venus
Considered as the sister of earth
The atmosphere consists of carbon dioxide
No moons due to the absence of a magnetic field.

(3). Earth
The surface is covered mostly with water
The only planet, in which water exists in liquid form.
One natural satellite and it is known as the moon.

(4). Mars
Red planet
Second safer and favourable planet in the solar system
It has two satellites.

(5). Jupiter
Largest planet
It has 79 known satellites.
It has a ring like structure but much fainter and smaller.

(6). Saturn
Second largest planet
It has 53 known moons.
Least dense planet in the solar system.
It has rings and it can be seen from earth.

(7). Uranus
It appeared as blue due to the absorption of red light by methane in the atmosphere.
It has 11 known rings.

(8). Neptune
It also appeared as blue due to the absorption of red light by methane.
It has the fastest and heavy winds.
It has dark rings.

Note: Don’t confuse it with Saturn. Saturn is the second-largest planet and its position is sixth according to the order of the solar system. Candidates are advised to study the order and key points of each planet.