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Which was the first and largest asteroid to be discovered?

Correct answer C. Ceres

Explanation

Ceres was discovered by Giuseppe Piazzi in 1801; at about 940 km across it is the largest body in the asteroid belt and is now classed as a dwarf planet.

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