Q110
The distance between Earth and Sun is maximum on?
A.
21 June
B.
3 January
C.
22 December
D.
4 July
AnswerAnswer: 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).