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The Oort Cloud is theorized to be the source of which type of comets?

  1. Short-period comets
  2. Long-period comets
  3. Asteroids
  4. Meteoroids

Answer: Long-period comets

The Oort Cloud is a hypothetical spherical shell of icy objects surrounding the solar system at distances up to 100,000 AU. It is believed to be the reservoir of long-period comets.

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

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