space medium MCQ

Which planet is tilted on its side, rotating almost perpendicular to its orbit?

  1. Jupiter
  2. Saturn
  3. Uranus
  4. Neptune

Answer: Uranus

Uranus has an axial tilt of about 98 degrees, meaning it essentially rolls around the Sun on its side. This extreme tilt causes extreme seasonal variations.

Topic Solar System - Planets
Exam Relevance SSC CGL, UPSC Prelims