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Which of the following figures correctly represents the relations between Jupiter, Mars and Planets?
Explanation
The relationship between Jupiter, Mars, and Planets is best represented by a Venn diagram where two separate circles (Jupiter and Mars) are entirely contained within a larger circle (Planets). Jupiter and Mars are both distinct celestial bodies classified as planets within our solar system [4]. Specifically, Mars is categorized as a terrestrial or inner planet, while Jupiter is classified as a gas giant or outer planet [3]. Because they belong to different categories (inner vs. outer) and are separate physical entities, there is no overlap between the sets representing Jupiter and Mars [3]. However, since both are members of the set of eight planets in the solar system, they must both be depicted as subsets within the universal set of 'Planets' [4]. This hierarchical relationship—where two disjoint sets are contained within a single superordinate set—is correctly illustrated in Option 1.
Sources
- [1] Science ,Class VIII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 13: Our Home: Earth, a Unique Life Sustaining Planet > 13.2 What Do the Planets of Our Solar System Look Like? > p. 213
- [3] Physical Geography by PMF IAS, Manjunath Thamminidi, PMF IAS (1st ed.) > Chapter 2: The Solar System > 2.4. Planets > p. 25
- [4] Science ,Class VIII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 13: Our Home: Earth, a Unique Life Sustaining Planet > 13.2 What Do the Planets of Our Solar System Look Like? > p. 212
- [2] Certificate Physical and Human Geography , GC Leong (Oxford University press 3rd ed.) > Chapter 2: The Earth's Crust > The Solar System > p. 3