2016 · Q29
Which of the following statements is / are correct?
- 1The earth is nearest to the Sun at Perihelion, which generally occurs on January 3
- 2The earth is farthest away from the Sun at Perihelion, which generally occurs on July 4
- 3The earth is farthest away from the Sun at Aphelion, which generally occurs on July 4
- 4The earth is nearest to the Sun at Aphelion, which generally occurs on January 3
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
General KnowledgeGeography
- A1 only
- B2 and 4
- C1 and 3
- D1 and 2
Explanation
Perihelion, when the Earth is nearest the Sun (about 147.1 million km), occurs around January 3, so statement 1 is correct. Aphelion, when the Earth is farthest from the Sun (about 152.1 million km), occurs around July 4, so statement 3 is correct. Statements 2 and 4 interchange the two terms and are therefore false. Only statements 1 and 3 are correct, giving option (C).