Which of the following statements is / are correct ?
- 1. The earth is nearest to the Sun at Perihelion, which generally occurs on January 3
- 2. The earth is farthest away from the Sun at Perihelion, which generally occurs on July 4
- 3. The earth is farthest away from the Sun at Aphelion, which generally occurs on July 4
- 4. The earth is nearest to the Sun at Aphelion, which generally occurs on January 3
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
1 only
2 and 4
1 and 3
1 and 2
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-1 – 2016
– Aphelion is the point in the Earth’s orbit where it is farthest from the Sun. This generally occurs around July 4th each year.
– The slight eccentricity of the Earth’s orbit causes this variation in distance, although it is not the primary reason for the seasons (axial tilt is).