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UPSC 1997 · Q61 · Geography › Astronomy & Earth–Sun System · Save

The group of small pieces of rock revolving round the sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter are called

(a) meteors

(b) comets

(c) meteorites

(d) asteroids

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Answer: (d) asteroids

UPSC 1997 · Q64 · Geography › Astronomy & Earth–Sun System · Save

If the earth's direction of rotation is reversed, what would be the IST when it is noon at the International Date Line?

(a) 06.30 hrs

(b) 05.30 hrs

(c) 18.30 hrs

(d) 17.30 hrs

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Answer: (c) 18.30 hrs