Which one among the following stars is nearest to the earth?

[amp_mcq option1=”Sirius” option2=”Arcturus” option3=”Spica” option4=”Proxima Centauri” correct=”option4″]

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UPSC CDS-1 – 2019

The correct option is D.

Among the options provided, Proxima Centauri is the star nearest to the Earth (excluding the Sun). It is a red dwarf star located about 4.24 light-years away, part of the Alpha Centauri star system.

Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky, located about 8.6 light-years away. Arcturus is a bright giant star about 37 light-years away. Spica is a binary star system and one of the brightest stars, located about 250 light-years away.

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