Q. Which of the following planets has / have rings around it / them?
  1. Saturn
  2. Jupiter
  3. Uranus
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer: 1, 2 & 3
Notes: Some celestial bodies do not have their own heat and light. They are lit by the light of the stars. Such bodies are called planets. The word ‘planet’ comes from the Greek word “Planetai” which means ‘wanderers’. Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus have rings around them. These are belts of small debris. These rings may be seen from the earth with the help of powerful telescopes.

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