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Geography GK · Q275

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Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 275

Q275

What is 'Sidereal Day'?

A.
The day on which the duration of sunshine is the maximum
B.
The day on which the duration of sunshine and darkness are equal
C.
The time during which the earth makes a complete rotation on its axis in respect of the fixed stars
Answer
D.
The day on which the sun reaches its maximum distance from the equator

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The time during which the earth makes a complete rotation on its axis in respect of the fixed stars is known as 'Sidereal Day'. The sidereal day is the time it takes for the Earth to complete one rotation about its axis with respect to the 'fixed' stars.