Question

When first asteroid named Ceres was discovered?
A. 1 January, 1800
B. 12 January, 1801
C. 12 February, 1800
D. 1 January, 1801​

Answer 1

Answer:

Right option is d.

that is 1 January,1801

Answer 2

The first asteroid named Ceres was discovered on 1 January, 1801.

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Ceres is a large asteroid which is found in the ‘orbit of Neptune’. It is the part of the solar system and is one of the 33 largest bodies in the solar system. Ceres is mainly made of rock and ice and it is rounded by its own gravity.  

It was earlier considered a planet but later on, it was termed as an asteroid. Apart from rock and ice it also contains hydrated minerals of clay and carbonates.