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Topic

Asteroids

Asked 2 times in CSE, peaking in 1998.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
1
Years active
1998–1998
Span
1998
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CSE — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 1998
  • Recurs across 1 years (1998–1998)

Across exams

CSE · 2

How the concept evolved

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Sample questions

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CSE1998

Consider the following statements regarding asteroids

  1. Asteroids are rocky debris of varying sizes orbiting the Sun
  2. Most of the asteroids are small but some have a diameter as large as 1000 km
  3. The orbit of asteroids lies between the orbits of Jupiter and Saturn. Which

of these statements are correct?

  1. A 1, 2 and 3
  2. B 2 and 3
  3. C 1 and 2 ✓
  4. D 1 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Geography › Physical Geography of India
CSE1998
The group of small pieces of rock revolving round the sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter are called:
  1. A meteors
  2. B comets
  3. C meteorites
  4. D asteroids ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Geography › Physical Geography of India

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