Geography PYQ 338 of 587 · Universe, Solar System & Earth · Earth

In completing one revolution around the Sun, Earth takes approximately –

  1. A365 days
  2. B365.25 days
  3. C365.5 days
  4. D365.75 days

41st B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996

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Correct answer: (b) 365.25 days

Explanation

The Earth takes 365.25636 days, or 365 days 6 hours 9 minutes 9.51 seconds, to complete one revolution around the Sun. This is called a solar year.

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