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Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Mars
Mars is known as the 'Red Planet' because of the widespread presence of iron oxide (rust) on its surface, which gives it a distinct reddish color. It is the fourth planet from the Sun and a major terrestrial planet in our solar system.
Mars is known as the 'Red Planet' because of the widespread presence of iron oxide (rust) on its surface, which gives it a distinct reddish color. It is the fourth planet from the Sun and a major terrestrial planet in our solar system.
Geography - Solar System Planetary Features: Mars contains Olympus Mons, the tallest volcano in the solar system, and Valles Marineris, a massive canyon system.
Iron oxide or rust on the surface creates the distinctive red appearance of Mars.
Mars has a thin atmosphere composed mostly of carbon dioxide.
It has two small moons named Phobos and Deimos.
Option A is incorrect because Venus is known as the Morning or Evening Star and is the hottest planet.
Option C is incorrect because Jupiter is the largest gas giant with a prominent storm called the Great Red Spot, but it is not the Red Planet.
Option D is incorrect because Saturn is renowned for its prominent ring system.
B is correct тАФ Mars is known as the Red Planet due to iron oxide on its surface.
Aspirants should memorize planetary nicknames, satellite counts, and unique atmospheric features as these are standard in railway and civil services exams.