alleryWhich dwarf planet lies in the asteroid belt?
APluto
BEris
CCeres
DHaumea
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Ceres
1. Most dwarf planets belong to trans-Neptunian populations.
2. Ceres is the exception and sits in the asteroid belt.
3. Pluto, Eris and Haumea orbit beyond Neptune.
_Source: Wikipedia, Solar System, Lead section_
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