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Q. Rotational axis of which of the following planet is highly tilted?

A
Neptune
B
Earth
C
Uranus
D
Jupiter

Correct Answer

Uranus

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    C)Dom
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    C)Little Bitter Lake
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    B)Indus
    C)Godavari
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    B)Absorption of carbon dioxide
    C)Conservation of wild
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    C)a and b only
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    B)Grazing lands
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    B)Northern Ireland, Palma and Iceland
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    C)Sedimentary rocks
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