Q. In order of their distances from the Sun, which of the following planets lie between Mars and Uranus? (UPSC Prelims 2008)
Answer: Jupiter and Saturn
Notes: The order of planets from the Sun is: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Mars is the fourth planet, while Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun. Between these two planets lie Jupiter (fifth planet) and Saturn (sixth planet). Therefore, Jupiter and Saturn are the planets that lie between Mars and Uranus in order of their distances from the Sun. Options (a) and (c) are incorrect because Earth is closer to the Sun than Mars. Option (d) is incorrect because Neptune lies beyond Uranus, not between Mars and Uranus.