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Geography GK · Q110

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Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 110

Q110

The distance between Earth and Sun is maximum on?

A.
21 June
B.
3 January
C.
22 December
D.
4 July
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
As Earth follows an elliptical path around the Sun its distance from the Sun never remains constant. It is nearest to the Sun on January 3rd (Perihelion) & farthest from the Sun on July 4 (Aphelion).