Which of the following are Jovian planets?
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option C —
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
Understanding the PlanetsOur solar system's eight planets are divided into two primary categories based on their composition and location:
Terrestrial Planets (Option A): Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. These are the inner planets, made mostly of rock and metal, with solid surfaces.
Jovian Planets (Option C): Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. These are the outer planets, also known as the Gas Giants (Jupiter and Saturn) and Ice Giants (Uranus and Neptune). They are massive, lack a well-defined solid surface, and are composed primarily of hydrogen, helium, water, ammonia, and methane.
(Note: Pluto was reclassified as a "dwarf planet" in 2006 and is no longer counted among the major planets).
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